GASTEROPOD
\ɡˈastəɹˌɒpɒd], \ɡˈastəɹˌɒpɒd], \ɡ_ˈa_s_t_ə_ɹ_ˌɒ_p_ɒ_d]\
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gas'ter-o-pod, n. one of a class of molluscs, embracing whelks, limpets, snails, &c., having in general a muscular disc under the belly, which serves them as feet--also GAS'TROPOD:--pl. GASTEROP'ODA.--adj. GASTEROP'ODOUS. [Formed from Gr. gast[=e]r, the stomach, pous, podos, a foot.]
By Thomas Davidson
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