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abranchiate

adjective
abran·​chi·​ate | \ -ēˌāt\
variants: or less commonly abranchious \ -​kēəs \

Definition of abranchiate

: lacking gills

First Known Use of abranchiate

1831, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for abranchiate

a- entry 2 + branchi- + -ate or -ous

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