book-scorpion

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A pseudoscorpion; an arachnid belonging to the order Pseudoscorpiones.

Word forms

book-scorpion book-scorpions book scorpion

Etymology

So called because they may be found among dusty books, where they prey on booklice etc.

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