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Kotomora

トリクイグモ

Meanings

1

noun

tarantula (family Theraphosidae)

usually written using kana alonerare term

General term for tarantulas; often used in zoological contexts. The cross-reference オオツチグモ refers to a specific large species.

See also: オオツチグモ

2

noun

bird spider (Avicularia avicularia)

usually written using kana alonerare term

Specifically refers to the species Avicularia avicularia, commonly called the pinktoe tarantula. Rare term; most speakers use the general sense or the scientific name.