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21False scorpion — Scorpion Scor pi*on, n. [F., fr. L. scorpio, scorpius, Gr. ?, perhaps akin to E. sharp.] 1. (Zo[ o]l.) Any one of numerous species of pulmonate arachnids of the order {Scorpiones}, having a suctorial mouth, large claw bearing palpi, and a caudal… …
22The Scorpion's Heart — Scorpion Scor pi*on, n. [F., fr. L. scorpio, scorpius, Gr. ?, perhaps akin to E. sharp.] 1. (Zo[ o]l.) Any one of numerous species of pulmonate arachnids of the order {Scorpiones}, having a suctorial mouth, large claw bearing palpi, and a caudal… …
23Water scorpion — Scorpion Scor pi*on, n. [F., fr. L. scorpio, scorpius, Gr. ?, perhaps akin to E. sharp.] 1. (Zo[ o]l.) Any one of numerous species of pulmonate arachnids of the order {Scorpiones}, having a suctorial mouth, large claw bearing palpi, and a caudal… …
24Tail — The tail is the section at the rear end of an animal s body; in general, the term refers to a distinct, flexible appendage to the torso. It is the part of the body that corresponds roughly to the sacrum and coccyx in mammals and birds. While… …
25scorpion — n. 1 an arachnid of the order Scorpionida, with lobster like pincers and a jointed tail that can be bent over to inflict a poisoned sting on prey held in its pincers. 2 (in full false scorpion) a similar arachnid of the order Pseudoscorpionida,… …
26Scorpion — n. 1 an arachnid of the order Scorpionida, with lobster like pincers and a jointed tail that can be bent over to inflict a poisoned sting on prey held in its pincers. 2 (in full false scorpion) a similar arachnid of the order Pseudoscorpionida,… …
27Scorpion (disambiguation) — A Scorpion is an eight legged invertebrate animal belonging to the order Scorpiones . It may also refer to:In general* Scorpio (astrology), an astronomical constellation and a sign of the zodiac * Scorpion (computer), a Soviet clone of the ZX… …
28scorpion — scor•pi•on [[t]ˈskɔr pi ən[/t]] n. 1) ivt ent any arachnid of the order Scorpiones, common in warm climates, having a front pair of pincers and a long, upcurved tail that ends in a venomous stinger 2) astron. the Scorpion Scorpius 3) bib Bible. a …
29scorpion — noun 1》 an arachnid with lobster like pincers and a poisonous sting at the end of its tail. [Order Scorpiones.] ↘used in names of similar arachnids and insects, e.g. false scorpion. 2》 (scorpions) literary a whip with metal points. [with… …
30scorpion — UK [ˈskɔː(r)pɪən] / US [ˈskɔrpɪən] noun [countable] Word forms scorpion : singular scorpion plural scorpions an animal like a large insect with a long curved tail containing a poisonous sting. Scorpions live in hot dry places …
