Meaning of myriapod in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈmɪriəˌpɑd/

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  1. Noun

    myriapod

    Etymology

    early 19th century: from modern Latin Myriapoda, from Greek murias (see myriad) + pous, pod-‘foot’

    Definitions

    1. general term for any terrestrial arthropod having an elongated body composed of many similar segments: e.g. centipedes and millipedes

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