SCOLOPENDRA

Etymology

Noun

scolopendra (plural scolopendras)

(obsolete) A mythical sea-creature, reputed to be able to disgorge its bowels to dislodge any fishing-hook.

A centipede of the genus Scolopendra.

Source: Wiktionary


Scol`o*pen"dra, n. Etym: [L., a kind of multiped, fr. Gr.

1. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A genus of venomous myriapods including the centipeds. See Centiped.

2. A sea fish. [R.] Spenser.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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