Definition of tarantula

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  • tarantula is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
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Definition of tarantula

  • large southern European spider once thought to be the cause of tarantism (uncontrollable bodily movement) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. european wolf spider
    2. lycosa tarentula
  • large hairy tropical spider with fangs that can inflict painful but not highly venomous bites (noun)

See definition of tarantula in Merriam Webster