Ameba Definition & Meaning

ameba
noun
  1. naked freshwater or marine or parasitic protozoa that form temporary pseudopods for feeding and locomotion

"Ameba" in song lyrics

See how ameba is used in real songs:

  • "Capture up their leader, made him stiff like an ameba"
    9th Prince f/ RZA — Tribute to the 5th Brother
  • "binary fission in ameba"
    AOL — AOL

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