spiderling
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of spiderling
Example Sentences
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"I've had Cronus since he was a spiderling, so I have a very paternal sort of approach," Sir Gavin once told the Telegraph.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
In an instant, upon reaching the edge of the leaf, the spiderling has thrown up the tip of its body, and a tiny, glistening stream is seen to pour out from its group of spinnerets.
From Eye Spy Afield with Nature Among Flowers and Animate Things by Gibson, W. Hamilton (William Hamilton)
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