araneose

[ uh-rey-nee-ohs ]

/ əˈreɪ niˌoʊs /

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adjective

arachnoid, especially as a plant.

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Also a·ra·ne·ous

[uh-rey-nee-uhs]. /əˈreɪ ni əs/.

Origin of araneose

1875–80; <Latin araneōsus pertaining to a spider, equivalent to arāne(a) spider, spiderweb, cobweb (akin to Greek aráchnē spider) + -ōsus-ose¹