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galley-worm
<zoology> A chilognath myriapod of the genus Iulus, and allied genera, having numerous short legs along the sides; a milliped or "thousand legs." See Chilognatha.

Origin: Prob. So called because the numerous legs along the sides move rhythmically like the oars of a galley.

Source: Websters Dictionary