galley worm

A form of galley-worm — A chilognath myriapod of the genus Julus and allied genera, having numerous short legs along the sides; a kind of millipede.

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Meanings

noungalley worm (plural galley worms)

plural galley worms

  1. alternativedatedAlternative form of galley-worm.
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