Tarantula

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

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

Framework senses

3 senses across 2 frameworks

Wordset Dictionary2 sensesview framework →

§1: large hairy tropical spider with fangs that can inflict painful but not highly venomous bites
§2: large southern European spider once thought to be the cause of tarantism (uncontrollable bodily movement)

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

§1 · legacy_primary: large southern European spider once thought to be the cause of tarantism (uncontrollable bodily movement)
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