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English noun: tarantula

1. tarantula (animal) large southern European spider once thought to be the cause of tarantism (uncontrollable bodily movement)


SynonymsEuropean wolf spider, Lycosa tarentula


Broader (hypernym)hunting spider, wolf spider


Member meronymgenus Lycosa, Lycosa

2. tarantula (animal) large hairy tropical spider with fangs that can inflict painful but not highly venomous bites


Broader (hypernym)spider


Member meronymfamily Theraphosidae, Theraphosidae









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