chelicerae
(che-lic-er-ae)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. either of the first pair of fanglike appendages near the mouth of an arachnid; often modified for grasping and piercing
Example Sentence
The venomous spider used the fangs in its chelicerae to inject its victim.
Synonyms
spider appendage; arachnid appendage; appendage of a spider
Antonyms
cat's tail
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