scolopendra noun2 •A centipede of the genus Scolopendra. •(no longer used) A mythical sea-creature, reputed to be able to disgorge its bowels to dislodge any fishing-hook.Spring-headed Hydraes, and sea-shouldring Whales, / Great whirlpooles, which all fishes make to flee, / Bright Scolopendraes, arm'd with siluer scales, / Mighty Monoceroses, with immeasured tayles. — 1590 formsscolopendras
