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mygalomorph

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪg(ə)ləmɔːf/

Definition of mygalomorph

noun

Zoology

a large spider of a group that includes the tarantulas, trapdoor spiders, and funnel-web spiders. Mygalomorphs have several primitive features, including fangs that stab downwards rather than towards one another.
- Suborder Mygalomorphae, order Araneae