Definition von scolopendra im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch
A mythical sea-creature, reputed to be able to disgorge its bowels to dislodge any fishing-hook
Spring-headed Hydraes, and sea-shouldring Whales, / Great whirlpooles, which all fishes make to flee, / Bright Scolopendraes, arm'd with siluer scales, / Mighty Monoceroses, with immeasured tayles.