What is another word for cheliferous?
Pronunciation: [t͡ʃɛlˈɪfəɹəs] (IPA) 
"Cheliferous" derives from the Latin word "chelifer", meaning "a crab" or "a lobster". It is an adjective that refers to anything that possesses or has chelicerae, which are the fang-like appendages found in certain arachnids. Synonyms for "cheliferous" include "chelate", "cheliceral", "fang-bearing", "pincer-like", and "clawed". These words can be used interchangeably in describing anything that has or resembles the chelicerae of arachnids such as spiders, mites, and scorpions. Whether describing a creature or an object, these synonyms can help to convey the idea of something that is armed with sharp, pointed appendages, and which can be dangerous if provoked or mishandled.
