scorpion — A small arachnid with lobster-like pincers and a venomous sting at the end of its tail
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A small arachnid with lobster-like pincers and a venomous sting at the end of its tail
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskɔːrpiən/
Example Sentences
- My camping trip turned into a horror movie when I found a scorpion in my sleeping bag.
- The scorpion under UV light glowed like a tiny alien disco dancer.
- Scientists study scorpion venom to develop new medicines.
scorpion
NOUN[/ˈskɔːrpiən/]
A small arachnid with lobster-like pincers and a venomous sting at the end of its tail
Venomous scorpion with raised stinger
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'scorpio', which was borrowed from Greek 'skorpios'. The term has been used since antiquity to denote this venomous arachnid, and later became the name of the zodiacal constellation.
Breakdown
scorpio (Latin) ← skorpios (Greek); the Greek root 'skorpios' likely derives from an uncertain proto-Indo-European source, possibly related to roots meaning 'to cut' or 'to sting'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My camping trip turned into a horror movie when I found a scorpion in my sleeping bag.”
“The scorpion under UV light glowed like a tiny alien disco dancer.”
“Scientists study scorpion venom to develop new medicines.”
“The bartender served a 'Scorpion Bowl' cocktail with a plastic scorpion floating inside.”
“Scorpions can survive without food for up to a year.”
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