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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

the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase

a conception or belief about something; an idea or opinion

a strong belief that something will happen or be the case; anticipation

A person, typically a child, in ragged, dirty clothes.

a person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure

the expanse of air over the Earth, often appearing blue