annulose

[ an-yuh-lohs ]

adjective

1. furnished with or composed of rings:

   annulose animals.

annulose

/ -ˌləʊz; ˈænjʊˌləʊs /

adjective

1. (of earthworms, crustaceans, and similar animals) having a body formed of a series of rings; segmented

Word History and Origins

Origin of annulose¹

From the New Latin word annulōsus, dating back to 1820–30. See annulus, -ose ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of annulose¹

C19: from New Latin annulōsus; see annulus

Example Sentences

For if the annulose animals have been formed by aggregation, we ought to find this process much less perfect in the oldest form.

From Project Gutenberg

That division of Annulose animals in which there are no articulated appendages.

From Project Gutenberg

A lower type of annulose or ringed animal than that of the Trilobites, is that of the worms.

From Project Gutenberg