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scorpion

scorpion
Noun
pl: scorpions

This term evokes a sense of danger and stealth, primarily associated with the sudden, sharp strike of a venomous stinger. It is frequently used in biological contexts to describe arachnids and in astronomical contexts to describe the constellation Scorpius. As a countable noun, it follows standard English pluralization rules. There are no irregular grammatical properties or partitive requirements associated with this word.

Meanings

Nounscorpion

A predatory arachnid with a segmented body and a curved, venomous stinger at the end of its tail.

"The desert scorpion hides under rocks during the heat of the day."

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