scorpion

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: scor-pi-on (3)

English Definition

A terrestrial arachnid with a venomous sting at the end of its tail.

Example Sentence

A venomous scorpion was seen in the desert.

US IPA /ˈskɔːrpiən/
UK IPA /ˈskɔːpiən/

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