English Dictionary

scolopendra

noun

(obsolete) A mythical sea-creature, reputed to be able to disgorge its bowels to dislodge any fishing-hook. / A centipede of the genus Scolopendra.

The sailors were terrified when they spotted a scolopendra rising from the depths of the ocean.

意味（1）

(obsolete) A mythical sea-creature, reputed to be able to disgorge its bowels to dislodge any fishing-hook.

Spring-headed Hydraes, and sea-shouldring Whales, / Great whirlpooles, which all fishes make to flee, / Bright Scolopendraes, arm'd with siluer scales, / Mighty Monoceroses, with immeasured tayles.

意味（2）

A centipede of the genus Scolopendra.

This led the conversation to the insects of the Crimea and Ukraine, of which I had made a considerable collection, and the Emperor inquired of me if there were scorpions, scolopendras and tarantulas in the Crimea.