A ribbon-like parasitic worm that lives in the intestines of humans and animals.

(bound form) a braid, sash, or waistband woven from silk thread

beef tapeworm; Taenia saginata

a type of tapeworm that lives in the human intestines after being consumed in undercooked pork; Taenia solium

silk ribbon or braided cord, either round or flat, used as a drawstring or as decorative lace and embroidery for hemming garments

silk ribbon; silk braid

polyester fiber; Dacron

Cestoda; a class of parasitic flatworms commonly known as tapeworms