centiped

English

Etymology

Equivalent to centi- +‎ -ped.

Noun

centiped (plural centipeds)

1. Archaic form of centipede.

Usage notes

• This spelling was formerly considered the only correct form by prescriptivists and is still preferred by many scientists who work with myriapods, but the spelling centipede is by far the most common in actual use.

Anagrams

• incepted, peincted, penticed