phalangid

/ˈfælændʒɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

a member of the family Phalangiidae, a family of large, hairy, and mostly brown or grayish spiders, typically with long, thin legs and a distinctive appearance.

“The arachnologist studied the behavior of phalangiids in the forest ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • cellar spider
  • daddy long legs

Antonyms

  • arachnophobe