arachnid

UK
/əˈræk.nɪd/
US
/əˈræk.nɪd/

Translations

arachnidnoun
arachnids
pl
UK
/əˈræk.nɪd/
US
/əˈræk.nɪd/
A spider is an arachnid with eight legs.
Une araignée est un arachnide à huit pattes.
arachnidadjective
more arachnid
Comp.
most arachnid
Super.
UK
/əˈræk.nɪd/
US
/əˈræk.nɪd/
Used attributively to mean ‘of or relating to arachnids’
arachnidienTerme scientifique.
The scientist published a paper on arachnid behavior.
Le scientifique a publié un article sur le comportement arachnidien.

Definitions

arachnidnoun
A member of the class Arachnida, which includes spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites, characterized by having eight legs and no antennae.
The garden was full of various arachnids, including several large spiders and a few scorpions.
arachnidadjective
Of, relating to, or characteristic of arachnids.
The scientist published a paper on arachnid behavior.