millipede

/ˈmɪlɪpiːd/

Definitions

1. noun

any of a large order (Diplopoda) of elongated, many-legged, and usually small to moderate-sized insects that live in damp or humid environments, especially in gardens, forests, and soil.

“The gardener carefully avoided stepping on the millipede crawling across the path.”

Synonyms

  • centipede
  • segmented insect

Antonyms

  • bird
  • mammal