katipo

/kɐˈtiːpɔː/

Definitions

1. noun

A species of venomous spider found in New Zealand, the katipo (Latrodectus katipo) is the country’s only native poisonous spider.

“The hikers took great care to avoid the katipo spiders in the forest.”

Synonyms

  • black widow
  • venomous spider

Antonyms

  • harmless spider
  • non-venomous spider