arrow worm

noun
\ -ˌwərm How to pronounce arrow worm (audio) \
variants: or less commonly arrowworm

Definition of arrow worm

: any of a phylum (Chaetognatha) of small planktonic wormlike marine organisms having curved bristles on either side of the head for seizing prey

First Known Use of arrow worm

1859, in the meaning defined above

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