Scolopendra
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Scolopendra is a noun meaning A centipede of the genus Scolopendra.
Meaning
A centipede of the genus Scolopendra.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) A mythical sea-creature, reputed to be able to disgorge its bowels to dislodge any fishing-hook.
Example Sentences
Spring-headed Hydraes, and sea-shouldring Whales, / Great whirlpooles, which all fishes make to flee, / Bright Scolopendraes, arm'd with siluer scales, / Mighty Monoceroses, with immeasured tayles.
This led the conversation to the insects of the Crimea and Ukraine, of which I had made a considerable collection, and the Emperor inquired of me if there were scorpions, scolopendras and tarantulas in the Crimea.
Word Forms
- scolopendras
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include scorpaenoid, scorpene, escrod, scull, scopeloid, aspidochelone.
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