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Arachnid: meaning, definitions and examples

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arachnid

 

[ əˈraknɪd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

insects

An arachnid is a type of invertebrate animal with eight legs, such as a spider or scorpion. Arachnids are known for their ability to produce silk and their predatory behavior. They play a crucial role in controlling insect populations in various ecosystems.

Synonyms

mite, scorpion, spider, tarantula

Examples of usage

  • Many people have a fear of arachnids like spiders and scorpions.
  • Arachnids use their silk to build webs for catching prey.
  • The diversity of arachnids is vast, ranging from tiny mites to large tarantulas.

Translations

Translations of the word "arachnid" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aracnídeo

🇮🇳 अराक्निड

🇩🇪 Spinnentier

🇮🇩 arakhnoid

🇺🇦 павукоподібний

🇵🇱 pajęczak

🇯🇵 クモ形綱

🇫🇷 arachnide

🇪🇸 arácnido

🇹🇷 örümceğimsiler

🇰🇷 거미류

🇸🇦 عنكبوتيات

🇨🇿 pavoukovec

🇸🇰 pavúkovec

🇨🇳 蜘蛛纲

🇸🇮 pajkovec

🇮🇸 áttfætla

🇰🇿 өрмекші тәрізділер

🇬🇪 ობობას მსგავსი

🇦🇿 hörümçəkkimilər

🇲🇽 arácnido

Word origin

The term 'arachnid' originates from Greek mythology, specifically from the story of Arachne the weaver. In the myth, Arachne was transformed into a spider by the goddess Athena as punishment for her hubris. This origin story reflects the association of arachnids with silk production and weaving behaviors.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,853, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.