plural of maxilliped

One of the appendages on the heads of centipedes and some crustaceans behind the maxillae, used for feeding. The maxillipeds, known as forcipules, give centipedes their scientific name, Chilopoda (lip-foot).

Of, or pertaining to, the maxilliped.

Alternative form of maxilliped

plural of maxillipede

Relating to a maxilliped