What does "chilopod" mean?

Any myriapod of the class Chilopoda, a centipede.

What is a synonym for "chilopod"?

Common synonyms include: beetle, bug, caterpillar, centipede, centipedes, daddy longlegs.

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Any myriapod of the class Chilopoda, a centipede.
"Consequently most chilopods are carnivorous, searching for earthworms, enchytraeids, and insects."

"Consequently most chilopods are carnivorous, searching for earthworms, enchytraeids, and insects."

From Ancient Greek χεῖλος (kheîlos, “lip”) + ποδός (podós) (genitive singular of πούς (poús, “foot, leg”)).