whip-scorpion

Definitions of whip-scorpion
  1. noun
    nonvenomous arachnid that resembles a scorpion and that has a long thin tail without a stinger
    synonyms: whip scorpion
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    types:
    Mastigoproctus giganteus, vinegarroon
    large whip-scorpion of Mexico and southern United States that emits a vinegary odor when alarmed
    type of:
    arachnid, arachnoid
    an arthropod with simple eyes and four pairs of legs
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