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Meaning of tarantula killer | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Any species of tarantula wasp, especially (Pepsis grossa) that captures the Texas brown tarantula (Aphonopelma hentzii) and places it in its nest as food for its young, after paralyzing it by a sting.

archaic

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Tarantulas tarantulid Tarapacá tarapacaite tarapatch Tarapith

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