1. An arthropod of the class Chilopoda, characterized by a long, flattened body with many segments, each bearing a pair of legs, and venomous fangs; a centipede.
Usage: scientific/zoological term; often used interchangeably with 'centipede' in general contexts

Examples

• The chilopod crawled quickly across the garden floor.
• Chilopods are predatory arthropods found in most terrestrial environments.
• Unlike millipedes, chilopods have one pair of legs per body segment.
• The scientist studied the chilopod's venom delivery system.
• A chilopod can be identified by its elongated body and numerous legs.