Grade 8
(ta-ran-tu-la) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. 1 large southern European spider once thought to be the cause of tarantism uncontrollable bodily movement; 2 large hairy tropical spider that can inflict painful bites

Example Sentence

We saw a tarantula at the zoo.

Synonyms

European wolf spider; Lycosa tarentula; hairy spider

Antonyms

snake

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tarantula
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Rhymes

  • tarantula
  • tarantula