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
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The first known use of goliath bird spider was in 1987
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