Definition

A type of spider, which belongs to the family Araneidae, known for their ability to spin webs.

Example

The araneid spun a beautiful web in the corner of the garden.

Conversation

I saw an interesting documentary about araneids last night.

Oh really? What did they say about them?

They covered how araneids play a crucial role in the ecosystem.

That’s fascinating! I never thought about spiders that way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Araneid is derived from "aranea" (meaning spider) in Latin, combined with the suffix "-id" (meaning related to or belonging to). The term "araneid" refers to creatures that are related to or belong to the spider family.

Memory Tip

Think of 'aranea' which means spider, and remember that 'araneid' refers to something related to spiders.

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