scorpion
US /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/
UK /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/
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a terrestrial arachnid with a segmented tail ending in a venomous sting, found in tropical and subtropical regions.
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Be careful, there might be a scorpion hiding under that rock.
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The desert is home to many species of scorpion.