Inermia

In·​er·​mia

ə̇ˈnərmēə

taxonomic synonym of sipunculoidea

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, neuter plural of inermis unarmed, defenseless, from in- in- entry 1 + -ermis (from arma arms)

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