nereis
noun
ne·re·is
ˈnirēə̇s
1
capitalized
: the type genus of Nereidae comprising usually large, often dimorphic, and frequently greenish polychaete worms see clam worm
2
plural nereides
: any marine worm of the genus Nereis
Dictionary Entries Near nereis
Cite this Entry
“Nereis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nereis. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share