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Meaning of the word arachnid in English

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arachnid

US /əˈræk.nɪd/
UK /əˈræk.nɪd/
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Noun

1.

an arthropod of the class Arachnida, such as a spider or scorpion.

Example:
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Spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites are all types of arachnids.
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The scientist specialized in the study of arachnids.
Synonym:
spiderscorpiontickmite
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