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(che-lic-er-ae) 4 syllables

Definition

plural noun. a pair of claw-like mouthparts found in arachnids. they help to grasp and crush food.

Example Sentence

The venomous spider used the fangs in its chelicerae to inject its victim.

More Example Sentences

The chelicerae help the spider eat insects.

Synonyms

fangs; pincers; mouthparts

Antonyms

cat's tail

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