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/
Korean meaning: 집게발과 독침이 달린 꼬리를 가진 작은 거미류 동물, 전갈
Korean pronunciation: 스코-피언 (강세: 스코)
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
The scorpion champion celebrates with his faithful companion!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'scorpio'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 그리스어 'skorpios'에서 왔습니다. 고대부터 이 위험한 생물의 이름으로 사용되어 왔으며, 별자리 이름으로도 쓰입니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗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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