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arachn/o — Spider

arachn/o means spider. Ancient Greek source words and nature terminology examples: arachnology.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Spider

• Ancient Greek: ἀράχνη (arachne)

Examples and word parts

arachnology

The study of arachnids, including spiders and scorpions.

Word parts: arachn/o (spider) + -logy (study of)

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