scolopendra

Meaning

Noun

A mythical sea-creature, reputed to be able to disgorge its bowels to dislodge any fishing-hook.
A centipede of the genus Scolopendra.

Origin

From Latin scolopendra, from Ancient Greek σκολόπενδρα.

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