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Meaning of arachnid
A primary meaning of the word "arachnid" based on Oxford Languages is an eight-legged arthropod.
Etymology of arachnid
The word "arachnid" has its origin in the late 19th century, derived from the Greek word "arachne", meaning spider, and the suffix "-id", which forms a noun indicating a descendant or a member of a group.
The term "arachnid" was first used in the scientific community to classify spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites as a distinct group of arthropods.
Synonyms
spider
scorpion
tick
mite
insect
crustacean
arthropod
invertebrate
creature
animal
beast
pest
parasite
eight-legged creature
creepy-crawler
bug
vermin
flea
fly
beetle
wasp
ant
aphid
caterpillar
larva
pupa
cocoon
silkworm
tarantula
black widow
brown recluse
wolf spider
cellar spider
jumping spider
crab spider
orb weaver
harvestman
daddy long legs
solifuge
pseudoscorpion
sun spider
wind scorpion
Definitions
- A definition of the word "arachnid" from Oxford Languages is: an arthropod of the class Arachnida, which includes spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites, characterized by having four pairs of walking legs and no antennae or wings.
- * Another definition from Oxford Languages is: an invertebrate animal belonging to the class Arachnida.
Usage Examples
- The arachnid crawled slowly across the floor, its eight legs moving in unison.
- * The scientist studied the arachnid's web, marveling at its intricate design and complexity.
- * The arachnid's venom was highly toxic, capable of killing its prey instantly.