argiope

/ɑːrˈdʒaʊpi/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of golden orb weavers, particularly Argiope aurantia, a species of spider.

“The biologist studied the behavior of the argiope in the wild.”

2. noun

A type of spider web or weaving, especially the golden orb web.

“The argiope pattern was characteristic of the spider’s habitat.”

Synonyms

  • golden orb spider
  • golden orb weaver