multipede

/mʌltiˈpiːd/

Definitions

1. noun

an invertebrate animal with many legs, typically a myriapod (such as an earthworm or millipede) or an arthropod (such as an insect with many legs).

“The forest was teeming with various types of multipede, including earthworms and ants.”

Synonyms

  • invertebrate
  • many-legged animal

Antonyms

  • few-legged animal
  • vertebrate