theridiid

/θəˈrɪdiɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A spider of the family Theridiidae, often referred to as a cellar spider or daddy long legs.

“The arachnologist studied the behavior of the theridiid in its natural habitat.”

2. noun

A type of spider web with a distinctive spiral pattern.

“The theridiid’s web was a masterpiece of intricate design and engineering.”

Synonyms

  • cellar spider
  • daddy long legs

Antonyms

  • araneid