noun
golden web spider; Nephila pilipes
A large orb-weaving spider known for its strong golden silk. Common in warmer regions of Japan.
沖縄でオオジョロウグモの大きな巣を見つけた。
I found a large web of a golden web spider in Okinawa.
オオジョロウグモの糸は黄金色でとても丈夫だ。
The silk of the golden web spider is golden and very strong.
Refers to the genus Nephila or specifically Nephila clavata, a related but generally smaller species. オオジョロウグモ is the larger Nephila pilipes.
From 大 (おお, 'large') + 女郎蜘蛛 (じょろうぐも, 'Nephila spider'). The exact origin of 女郎蜘蛛 is uncertain, but it may refer to the spider's elegant appearance or a folk association with courtesans.