tarantula
nounfeminine/tɐɾɐ̃ˈtulɐ/medium
ta·rân·tu·la
Definition
A large, hairy spider belonging to the family Theraphosidae, often kept as exotic pets.
The tarantula moved slowly across the desert floor.
He was fascinated by tarantulas and kept several in terrariums.
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Common collocations
tarantula bitehairy tarantulapet tarantula
Etymology
Do italiano 'tarantola', de 'Taranto' (cidade italiana), região onde a aranha era comum.