tarantula killer en · NOUN
Meanings
- (archaic) Any species of tarantula hawk, especially (Pepsis grossa) that captures the Texas brown tarantula (Aphonopelma hentzii) and places it in its nest as food for its young, after paralyzing it by a sting.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tarantula killers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |