'Galley-worm' definitions:

Definition of 'Galley-worm'

From: GCIDE
  • Galley-worm \Gal"ley-worm`\, n. [Prob. so called because the numerous legs along the sides move rhythmically like the oars of a galley.] (Zool.) A chilognath myriapod of the genus Iulus, and allied genera, having numerous short legs along the sides; a milliped or "thousand legs." See Chilognatha. [1913 Webster]