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Lamprey Definition & Meaning

lamprey
noun
  1. primitive eellike freshwater or anadromous cyclostome having round sucking mouth with a rasping tongue

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What does lamprey mean?
primitive eellike freshwater or anadromous cyclostome having round sucking mouth with a rasping tongue
What part of speech is lamprey?
Lamprey is a noun.

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