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centipede
[sen-tuh-peed]
noun
any of numerous predaceous, chiefly nocturnal arthropods constituting the class Chilopoda, having an elongated, flattened body composed of from 15 to 173 segments, each with a pair of legs, the first pair being modified into poison fangs.
centipede
/ ˈɛԳɪˌ辱ː /
noun
any carnivorous arthropod of the genera Lithobius, Scutigera, etc, having a body of between 15 and 190 segments, each bearing one pair of legs: class Chilopoda See also myriapod
centipede
Any of various flattened, wormlike arthropods of the class Chilopoda, whose bodies are divided into many segments, each with one pair of legs. The front legs are modified into venomous pincers used to catch prey.
Compare millipede
Other Word Forms
- centipedal adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of centipede1
Example Sentences
For their respective babies, naked mole rats, vultures, centipedes and aye-ayes are as beautiful as any mom is, really, in the eyes of her child.
A young woman has spoken of her shock after finding a venomous centipede in her flat.
The visual language of centipedes throughout the film.
Snakes make up most of the images, but human figures, centipedes, alligators, other animals, and geometric motifs also appear.
And despite having an elaborate, curling centipede inked on his face and neck, he’s crestfallen that Bailey would let a friend cut off her locks before the big day.
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