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spiderling

American  
[spahy-der-ling] / ˈspaɪ dər lɪŋ /
Also spiderlet

noun

  1. the young of a spider.


Etymology

Origin of spiderling

First recorded in 1880–85; spider + -ling 1

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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 W. Hamilton (William Hamilton) Gibson

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