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1. centipede
noun. ['ˈsɛntɪˌpiːd'] chiefly nocturnal predacious arthropod having a flattened body of 15 to 173 segments each with a pair of legs, the foremost pair being modified as prehensors.
Synonyms
- house centipede
- class Chilopoda
- Chilopoda
- arthropod
Etymology
- centi- (Latin)
- centum (Latin)
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Rhymes with Centipede
- airspeed
- goodspeed
- highspeed
- windspeed
How do you pronounce centipede?
Pronounce centipede as ˈsɛntɪˌpid.
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Sentences with centipede
1. Noun, singular or mass
If you are bitten by a centipede, here are steps that you can take to treat the bite.
2. Adjective
Because centipede grass is not a highly drought-tolerant grass, homeowners tend to water the grass frequently.