Associations to the word «Scolopendra»

Wiktionary

SCOLOPENDRA, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Scolopendridae   — certain centipedes.
SCOLOPENDRA, noun. (obsolete) A mythical sea-creature, reputed to be able to disgorge its bowels to dislodge any fishing-hook.
SCOLOPENDRA, noun. A centipede or millipede.

Wise words

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