chelifer

/kɪˈlɪfər/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of pseudoscorpions, particularly the species Chelifer cancroides, also known as the house pseudoscorpion.

“The pseudoscorpion, a member of the genus Chelifer, was spotted in the dark corner of the basement.”

Synonyms

  • false scorpion
  • pseudoscorpion

Antonyms

  • true scorpion