araneose

[ uh-rey-nee-ohs ]

adjective
  1. arachnoid, especially as a plant.

Origin of araneose

1
1875–80; <Latin araneōsus pertaining to a spider, equivalent to arāne(a) spider, spiderweb, cobweb (akin to Greek aráchnē spider) + -ōsus-ose1
  • Also a·ra·ne·ous [uh-rey-nee-uhs]. /əˈreɪ ni əs/.

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