| 释义 |
an·i·mal·cule
\ˌanəˈmal(ˌ)kyül\ noun
or an·i·mal·cu·lum \-_kyələm\
(plural animalcules \-kyülz\ ; or animalcu·la \-kyələ\ ; also animalcu·lae \-kyəˌlē, -ˌlī\)
Etymology: New Latin animalculum, diminutive of Latin animal
1. archaic : a tiny animal (as a fly)
2. : a minute usually microscopic organism — compare infusoria |