ごけぐも

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Meanings

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widow spider (genus Latrodectus)

usually written using kana alone

Refers to spiders of the genus Latrodectus, such as the black widow. The name literally means 'widow spider'.

ごけぐもは毒どくを持もっていることで知しられている。
Widow spiders are known for having venom.
この辺あたりではごけぐもを見みかけることはほとんどない。
We hardly ever see widow spiders around here.