arachnida

/ærəkˈnɪdə/

Definitions

1. noun

an order of spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites, characterized by eight-legged arthropods

“The spider belongs to the class arachnida, which comprises spiders, scorpions, and ticks.”

Synonyms

  • arachnids
  • mites
  • scorpions
  • spiders
  • ticks

Antonyms

  • insects