wolf spider

noun

1. any of numerous ground spiders of the family Lycosidae, including the southern European tarantula, Lycosa taretula, that hunt their prey instead of using a web.

wolf spider

noun

1. any spider of the family Lycosidae, which chase their prey to catch it Also calledhunting spider

Word History and Origins

Origin of wolf spider¹

First recorded in 1600–10