maxilliped

English

Alternative forms

• maxillipede

Etymology

From maxilla +‎ -i- +‎ -ped.

Noun

maxilliped (plural maxillipeds)

1. One of the appendages on the heads of centipedes and some crustaceans behind the maxillae, used for feeding. The maxillipeds, known as forcipules, give centipedes their scientific name, Chilopoda (lip-foot).

Derived terms

• maxillipedal
• maxillipedary

Translations

appendage

• Polish: szczękonóże

See also

• mouth-footed