variants:
or goliath bird-eating spider
or goliath birdeater
plural goliath bird spiders or goliath bird-eating spiders or goliath birdeaters
Definition of goliath bird spider
: a very large, reddish-brown to black tarantula (Theraphosa blondi) of northern South America that may reach a weight of 6 ounces (170 grams) and have a leg span of up to 12 inches (30.5 centimeters)
The largest tarantula (the goliath bird spider) can cover a dinner plate!— Deborah Churchman The goliath bird-eating spider, which is as large as a human hand …— Louise Gray
Keep scrolling for more
Learn More about goliath bird spider
Dictionary Entries near goliath bird spider
See More Nearby EntriesStatistics for goliath bird spider
Look-up Popularity
Cite this Entry
“Goliath bird spider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goliath%20bird%20spider. Accessed 11 Apr. 2021.
Style: MLA
MLA
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Comments on goliath bird spider
What made you want to look up goliath bird spider? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
The Exceptions Quiz III
-
- Which of these words does not mean "nonsense"?
Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
Spell words. Make bears.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Share goliath bird spider
Time Traveler for goliath bird spider
The first known use of goliath bird spider was in 1987
See more words from the same year