BLACK WIDOW Definition & Meaning

black widow

noun

a venomous spider, Latrodectus mactans, widely distributed in the U.S., the female of which is jet-black with an hourglass-shaped red mark on the underside of its abdomen.

black widow

noun

an American spider, Latrodectus mactans , the female of which is black with red markings, highly venomous, and commonly eats its mate

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of black widow¹

First recorded in 1910–15

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Verrelli has studied the spread of black widow spiders, an increasing medical health concern in cities along the West Coast.

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Resplendent in finery that makes her resemble a gilded black widow spider, the Director coaches kids to dance and brawl until they bleed.

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The last time the attic received a major overhaul was in the mid-2000s, and that figure, known as the “black widow bride,” had a more aggressive, sinister story to tell.

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The last time the attic received a major overhaul was in the mid-2000s, and that figure, known as the “black widow bride,” had more aggressive, sinister story to tell.

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That also helps you to avoid other venomous animals that live in the park, including scorpions and black widow spiders.

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