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tarantula
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/tɐɾɐ̃ˈtulɐ/ta·rân·tu·la
Definition
1A large, hairy spider belonging to the family Theraphosidae, often kept as exotic pets.
Usage examples
“The tarantula moved slowly across the desert floor.”
“He was fascinated by tarantulas and kept several in terrariums.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
tarantula bitehairy tarantulapet tarantula