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spiderling

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • General-American: /ˈspaɪdɚlɪŋ/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈspaɪdəlɪŋ/

1

noun

Meaning 1

An immature spider.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: spideret, spiderlet

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Any of various herbaceous plants of the genus Boerhavia.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From spider + -ling.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Jungspinne — immature spider
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