HyperDic: whip_scorpion

English > 1 sense of the expression whip scorpion:
NOUNanimalwhip scorpion, whip-scorpionnonvenomous arachnid that resembles a scorpion and that has a long thin tail without a stinger
English > whip scorpion: 1 sense > noun 1, animal
Meaningnonvenomous arachnid that resembles a scorpion and that has a long thin tail without a stinger.
Synonymwhip-scorpion
Member ofPedipalpi, order Pedipalpi, Uropygi, order Uropygiwhip scorpions
Narrowervinegarroon, Mastigoproctus giganteuslarge whip-scorpion of Mexico and southern United States that emits a vinegary odor when alarmed
Broaderarachnid, arachnoidair-breathing arthropods characterized by simple eyes and four pairs of legs

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