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Definition of Tarantula
1. Noun. Large southern European spider once thought to be the cause of tarantism (uncontrollable bodily movement).
Generic synonyms: Hunting Spider, Wolf Spider
Group relationships: Genus Lycosa, Lycosa
2. Noun. Large hairy tropical spider with fangs that can inflict painful but not highly venomous bites.
Definition of Tarantula
1. n. Any one of several species of large spiders, popularly supposed to be very venomous, especially the European species (Tarantula apuliæ). The tarantulas of Texas and adjacent countries are large species of Mygale.
Definition of Tarantula
1. Noun. A species of wolf spider, ''Lycosa tarentula''. ¹
2. Noun. A "true tarantula", consisting of large, hairy spiders comprising the family Theraphosidae. ¹
3. Noun. A member of several other groups of spiders, generally characterized by large size, hairiness, or close relation to family Theraphosidae. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Tarantula
1. [n -LAE or -LAS]
Medical Definition of Tarantula
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