araneid
|a-ra-neid|
C2
/əˈreɪnɪd/
orb-weaver spider
Etymology
Etymology Information
'araneid' originates from New Latin, specifically the word 'Araneidae', where 'aranea' meant 'spider'.
Historical Evolution
'araneid' changed from the New Latin taxonomic name 'Araneidae' and was adopted into English as 'araneid' to denote members of that family.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant a member of the taxonomic group 'Araneidae'; over time it has remained essentially the same, referring to spiders of that family (often orb-weavers).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a spider of the family Araneidae, commonly an orb-weaver (a spider that often builds circular webs).
An araneid built a large orb web between the shrubs in the garden.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/10/01 21:06