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Linyphiidae
plural noun
Lin·y·phi·idae
\ˌlinəˈfīəˌdē\
Definition of Linyphiidae
: a large family of small spiders that weave horizontal sheet webs
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Origin and Etymology of linyphiidae
New Latin, from Linyphia, type genus (from Greek linyphos linen weaver—from linon linen, cord, flax + hyphos web—+ New Latin -ia) + -idae
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