maxilliped

From WikiWord

English

Etymology

No etymology has been added yet.

Pronunciation

No pronunciation has been added yet.

Noun

maxilliped noun

One of the appendages on the heads of centipedes and some crustaceans behind the maxillae, used for feeding. The maxillipeds, known as forcipules, give centipedes their scientific name, Chilopoda (lip-foot).

Verb

No verb senses have been added yet.

Word map

Related terms

Synonyms

maxillipede centiped pedipalp cheliped maxillopod jawfoot chelicera gnathocephalon gnathopod mandible palpator pedipalpus macropod gladius lacinia mastax

Usage & collocations

No usage or collocation data has been added yet.

Community definitions

Community definitions for maxilliped appear here as readers add and vote on them.

Usage in the wild

Real example sentences for maxilliped appear here as readers add them.

References