pholcoid

/ˈfoʊlkɔɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

Resembling a pholcid, especially in having a long, slender body

“The pholcoid spider’s unique appearance caught the entomologist’s attention.”

2. noun

A spider of the family Pholcidae, especially one resembling the genus Pholcus

“The pholcoid spider was a common sight in the old mansion.”

Synonyms

  • arachnid
  • spider

Antonyms

  • insectoid