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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

Example Sentences

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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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