scutigera

/skjuːtɪˈɡɪrə/

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of millipedes, particularly the scutigera glabra, also known as the house centipede

“The scutigera glabra infested the basement, much to the homeowner’s dismay.”

Synonyms

  • house centipede
  • millipede

Antonyms

  • insect-free
  • pest-free