machilid
/məˈkɪlɪd/ /ˈmakɪlɪd/Entomology
noun
A member of the family Machilidae of bristletails, small primitive wingless insects belonging to the order Thysanura.
adjective
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the family Machilidae.
Origin
1940s. From scientific Latin Machilidae, family name, probably from post-classical Latin machil Levitical priest's garment + -idae.