1. Any of the small slender limbless burrowing wormlike amphibians of the order Gymnophiona; inhabit moist soil in tropical regions
   "Despite their worm-like appearance, caecilians are actually amphibians"

1. Of or relating to or belonging to the family Caeciliidae
   "Caecilian amphibians are often mistaken for snakes due to their elongated, limbless bodies"

Derived forms: caecilians

Type of: amphibian

Part of: Caeciliadae, Caeciliidae, family Caeciliadae, family Caeciliidae

Encyclopedia: Caecilian