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myriapod

/ˌmɪriˈæpɒd/ noun · British & US
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What does myriapod mean?

noun

A class of arthropods that includes centipedes and millipedes, characterized by having many segments and legs.

Example

"The myriapod's many legs allowed it to move quickly across the forest floor."

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