Definition of chilopod

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Chilopod (n.) A myriapod of the order Chilopoda.

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Chilopoda :: Chilopoda (n. pl.) One of the orders of myriapods, including the centipeds. They have a single pair of elongated legs attached laterally to each segment; well developed jaws; and a pair of thoracic legs converted into poison fangs. They are insectivorous, very active, and some species grow to the length of a foot..
Chilopod :: Chilopod (n.) A myriapod of the order Chilopoda.
Earwig :: Earwig (n.) In America, any small chilopodous myriapod, esp. of the genus Geophilus..
Centiped :: Centiped (n.) A species of the Myriapoda; esp. the large, flattened, venomous kinds of the order Chilopoda, found in tropical climates. they are many-jointed, and have a great number of feet..
Scutiger :: Scutiger (n.) Any species of chilopod myriapods of the genus Scutigera. They sometimes enter buildings and prey upon insects.
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