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Chilopoda

Pronunciation: /ˌkʌɪləˈpəʊdə/
Definition of Chilopoda

noun

Zoology
  • a class of myriapod arthropods which comprises the centipedes.

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chilopod

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌɪləpɒd/
noun

Origin:

modern Latin (plural), from Greek kheilos 'lip' + pous, pod- 'foot'

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