brown recluse spider

noun

: a venomous spider (Loxosceles reclusa) especially of the southern and central U.S. that has a violin-shaped mark on the cephalothorax and produces a dangerous cytotoxin which can cause necrotic lesions

Examples of brown recluse spider in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, brown recluse spiders are typically found in the Midwest and South regions of the United States. —Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 July 2024

Brown recluse Northern black widow Wolf spider Fishing spider Jumping spider Wolf spider Wolf spiders are usually confused with tarantulas and brown recluse spiders. —Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 14 June 2024

It is commonly thought that hobo and brown recluse spiders cause necrotic bites in this state, when in fact the brown recluse is not found in Oregon and the hobo spider does not cause necrotic bites. —oregonlive, 18 July 2023

Chilean Recluse Spider The Chilean recluse spider is one of the most venomous spiders on the planet and is closely related to the brown recluse spider. —Tim MacWelch, Outdoor Life, 3 May 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

brown recluse spider

noun

: a poisonous spider especially of the southern and central U.S. that has a dark violin-shaped mark on the front half of its back

Medical Definition

brown recluse spider

noun

: a venomous spider of the genus Loxosceles (L. reclusa) especially of the southern and central United States that produces a dangerous cytotoxin which can cause necrotic lesions

called also brown recluse