1. an animal with many legs, such as a centipede or millipede
Usage: often used in scientific or educational contexts; less common than the specific terms 'centipede' or 'millipede'

Examples

• The multipede crawled slowly across the garden floor.
• Scientists classify multipedes into different groups based on leg count.
• A multipede like a millipede can have over 300 legs.
• The child observed the multipede moving through the leaf litter.