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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

tarantula

/tærəntˈuːlə/ noun · British & US
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What does tarantula mean?

noun

A large, hairy spider of the Theraphosidae family, native to the Americas, known for its impressive leg span and venomous bite.

Example

"The hiker spotted a tarantula crawling across the forest floor."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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