chelicera (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 05
def either of the first pair of fang-like appendages near the mouth of an arachnid
def often modified for grasping and piercing
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Hypernym extremity, appendage, member
Derivationally related form chelicera → chelicerous; chelicera → cheliceral
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Pertainym (pertains to noun) chelicerate → chelicera
Derivationally related form cheliceral → chelicera; chelicerous → chelicera
Pertainym (pertains to noun) cheliceral → chelicera; chelicerous → chelicera
Hyponym extremity, appendage, member

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