anaspid

noun

an·​as·​pid
əˈnaspə̇d
plural -s
: one of the Anaspida

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Anaspida

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anaspid was in 1911

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“Anaspid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anaspid. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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