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  1. 1. n. Any one of several species of large spiders, popularly supposed to be very venomous, especially the European species (Tarantula apuliae). The tarantulas of Texas and adjacent countries are large species of Mygale. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. large southern European spider once thought to be the cause of tarantism (uncontrollable bodily movement) Source: wordnet
  3. 3. n. large hairy tropical spider with fangs that can inflict painful but not highly venomous bites Source: wordnet
  4. 4. n:100 n. large hairy tropical spider with fangs that can inflict painful but not highly venomous bites Source: ecdict

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