Tarantula: meaning, definitions and examples
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tarantula
[ tษหrรฆn.tสษ.lษ ]
spider
A large, hairy spider found in warm regions, known for its distinct appearance and venomous bite. Tarantulas are nocturnal predators that primarily feed on insects.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The tarantula emerged from its burrow at dusk.
- Many people are afraid of tarantulas due to their size and appearance.
- Tarantulas are commonly kept as pets by spider enthusiasts.
Translations
Translations of the word "tarantula" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tarรขntula
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคเคกเคผเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Vogelspinne
๐ฎ๐ฉ tarantula
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐัะฐะฝััะป
๐ต๐ฑ tarantula
๐ฏ๐ต ใฟใฉใณใใฅใฉ
๐ซ๐ท tarentule
๐ช๐ธ tarรกntula
๐น๐ท tarantula
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ํด๋ผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุชููุงุก
๐จ๐ฟ tarantule
๐ธ๐ฐ tarantula
๐จ๐ณ ็ผ่
๐ธ๐ฎ tarantela
๐ฎ๐ธ tarantรบla
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐัะฐะฝััะป
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแ แแแขแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tarantula
๐ฒ๐ฝ tarรกntula
Word origin
The word 'tarantula' originates from the 16th century, when it was used to describe a type of wolf spider found in the region of Taranto, Italy. The term became popularized as a general name for large, hairy spiders, particularly in reference to the bird-eating spiders of the Theraphosidae family. Tarantulas have long been a subject of fascination and fear, with various myths and legends surrounding their venomous bites and hairy appearance.