A Caribbean English term for a centipede, used across several islands in the region. Centipedes in the Caribbean include some large and venomous species (particularly Scolopendra gigantea), making the term practical rather than merely quaint. The word has a folk quality typical of Caribbean English vocabulary, which blends African, European, and indigenous linguistic influences.
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She screamed when a santapee ran out from under the kitchen shelf and across the floor.
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(Caribbean) A centipede.
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