linyphiid

/ˈlɪnɪfaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A spider of the family Linyphiidae, which are orb-web spinners.

“The arachnologist specialized in linyphiid spiders, studying their behavior and habitats.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of linyphiid spiders.

“The linyphiid features of the spider’s web made it particularly difficult to navigate.”

Synonyms

  • araneid
  • orb-web spider

Antonyms

  • mygalomorph
  • tarantula