1. plural form of tarantula; large, hairy spiders found in warm regions
Usage: formal plural

Examples

• The museum’s collection included several preserved tarantulae from South America.
• Scientists studied the behavior of tarantulae in their natural habitat.
• The terrarium housed multiple tarantulae of different species.
• Tarantulae are often misunderstood creatures that play important ecological roles.
• The researcher carefully observed how tarantulae construct their burrows.
• Many people fear tarantulae despite their generally docile nature.