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Etymology of the English word spider

the English word spider
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *spenthro

Derivations in English

spiderling, spiderwort, spidery

Cognates

Dutch spin, German Spinne, Swedish spindel

Usage

Word found in Modern English


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