Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Previous word: Nereid
Next word: Neretva
Definition of: nereis
(nir′ē·is) noun
Any of a genus (Nereis) of burrowing annelid worms having a long, flattened body and a distinct head: common near the seashore: also called clamworm. [<NL <Gk., a Nereid]
Comment about this word, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: