n. either of the first pair of fang-like appendages near the mouth of an arachnid; often modified for grasping and piercing
The venomous spider used the fangs in its chelicerae to inject its victim.
The venomous spider used the fangs in its chelicerae to inject its victim.
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spider appendage; arachnid appendage; appendage of a spider
cat's tail
4 syllables
che-lic-er-ae
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