Tarantula

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

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

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§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)