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    tarantula

    tarantula - Dictionary definition and meaning for word tarantula

    Definition
    (noun) large southern European spider once thought to be the cause of tarantism (uncontrollable bodily movement) Definition
    (noun) large hairy tropical spider with fangs that can inflict painful but not highly venomous bites
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tarantula is like Dracula

There was an English movie called Tarantula about wild spiders. In general, Tarantula, Godzilla, Gorilla all end with "la" - and mean some gigantic creature.

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.

taRANtula:RAN(run...run...tarantula is beside u)

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