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centipede

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛntɪpiːd/

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Definition of centipede

noun

  • a predatory myriapod invertebrate with a flattened elongated body composed of many segments. Most segments bear a single pair of legs, the front pair being modified as poison fangs.
    • Class Chilopoda: several orders

Origin:

mid 17th century: from French centipède or Latin centipeda, from centum 'a hundred' + pes, ped- 'foot'

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