Meaning of the word scorpion in English

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scorpion

US /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/
UK /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/
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Noun

1.

a terrestrial arachnid with a segmented tail ending in a venomous sting, found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Example:
Be careful, there might be a scorpion hiding under that rock.
The desert is home to many species of scorpion.
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