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Definition of cape centipede eater
cape centipede eater
Plural:Cape centipede eaters
cape centipede eater Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A small, mildly venomous, back-fanged snake (Aparallactus capensis) native to the savannas and woodlands of southern and eastern Africa, notable for its specialized diet of centipedes.
Example
"While turning over a large log in the South African bushveld, the herpetologist uncovered a small Cape centipede eater searching for its next meal."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cape centipede eater. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cape centipede eater