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TARANTULA
(noun) large hairy tropical spider with fangs that can inflict painful but not highly venomous bites
The tarantula is eating something.(noun) large southern European spider once thought to be the cause of tarantism (uncontrollable bodily movement)
synonyms : european wolf spider , lycosa tarentula
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(Tag: ) There was an English movie called Tarantula about wild spiders. In general, Tarantula, Godzilla, Gorilla all end with "la" - and mean some gigantic creature.
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(Tag: ) Tarantula (a venomous spider) and Tarantella (an Italian whirling dance)have the same sounds but the words have conflicting emotions. While one makes you whirl in enjoyment, the other makes you writhe (get uncomfortable) in pain.
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