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house centipede

/haʊs ˈsentɪpiːd/

Traduction: Arthropode domestique courant possédant de nombreuses pattes longues et fines, remarquable par sa grande vitesse de déplacement et sa capacité à capturer des nuisibles tels que les araignées et les cafards.

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/haʊs ˈsentɪpiːd/B1formalscientific
  • frArthropode domestique courant possédant de nombreuses pattes longues et fines, remarquable par sa grande vitesse de déplacement et sa capacité à capturer des nuisibles tels que les araignées et les cafards.

A common household arthropod with many long, thin legs, known for its fast movement and ability to catch pests like spiders and cockroaches.

  1. Common household arthropodB2formal

    A fast-moving, many-legged insect-like creature (Scutigera coleoptrata) that lives in damp areas of homes and preys on other pests.

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    • I saw a house centipede in the bathroom last night.
    • House centipedes are actually beneficial because they eat spiders and cockroaches.
    • Despite their creepy appearance, house centipedes are harmless to humans.