n. (Zool.) A myriapod of the order Chilognatha. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. pl. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_; lip + gna`qos Jaw. ] (Zool.) One of the two principal orders of myriapods. They have numerous segments, each bearing two pairs of small, slender legs, which are attached ventrally, near together. [ 1913 Webster ]