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Definition of: animalcule
(an′ə·mal′ky
l) noun
1. A microscopic, usu. motile organism, as a paramecium, ameba, etc.
2. Obs. Any small animal, as a gnat. [ < L animalculum, dim. of animal animal] an′i·mal′cu·lar (-kyə·lər) adjective
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