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animalcule

noun

/ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/

Meaning

A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.

The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.

microbe, microorganism, protozoan, bacterium

macroorganism, human, animal

microscopic animalcule, tiny animalcule, living animalcule

a building or land; something owned; a characteristic or quality

a tailless amphibian with a short squat body, moist smooth skin, and very long hind legs for leaping

The state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate cond...

a machine for washing clothes and other textiles

the joint connecting the hand with the forearm

a ship's officer in charge of equipment and the crew