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book-scorpion

book-scorpion noun: a pseudoscorpion; an arachnid belonging to the order Pseudoscorpiones.

Noun

book-scorpion (plural book-scorpions)

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

Synonyms of book-scorpion

Forms of book-scorpion

pluralbook-scorpions
alternative formbook scorpion

Origin of book-scorpion

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

Questions about book-scorpion

What does book-scorpion mean?
Book-scorpion means a pseudoscorpion; an arachnid belonging to the order Pseudoscorpiones.
What part of speech is book-scorpion?
Book-scorpion is a noun.
What is the plural of book-scorpion?
The plural of book-scorpion is book-scorpions.

Words near book-scorpion in the dictionary

  1. book-read
  2. book-reader
  3. book-readers
  4. book-reading
  5. book-ridden
  6. book-scorpion
  7. book-scorpions
  8. book-shy
  9. book-signing
  10. book-signings
  11. book-slide

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