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Pedipalpi

Pedipalpus \Ped`i*pal"pus\, n.; pl. Pedipalpi. [NL. See Pes, and Palpus.] (Zo["o]l.) One of the second pair of mouth organs of arachnids. In some they are leglike, but in others, as the scorpion, they terminate in a claw.

Pedipalpi

Pedipalpi \Ped`i*pal"pi\, n. pl. [NL. See Pedipalpus.] (Zo["o]l.) A division of Arachnida, including the whip scorpions ( Thelyphonus) and allied forms. Sometimes used in a wider sense to include also the true scorpions.

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pedipalpi

n. (plural of pedipalpus English)

Usage examples of "pedipalpi".

It removed the mask and smiled, its human lips stretching wide as chelicera and pedipalpi extended and distorted the lower half of its face.

She galloped behind the thing, knowing its pedipalpi and stinging tail could only strike to the front.

Moments later the monster plowed into the deserted pavilion like a reaping machine, flailing and snapping with its pedipalpi, shredding thick fabric, crushing tentpoles.