scorpion

[ skawr-pee-uhn ]

/ ˈskɔr pi ən /

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noun

any of numerous arachnids of the order Scorpionida, widely distributed in warmer parts of the world, having a long, narrow, segmented tail that terminates in a venomous sting.

the Scorpion, Astronomy. Scorpius.

any of various harmless lizards, especially the red- or orange-headed males of certain North American skinks.

Bible. a whip or scourge that has spikes attached. 1 Kings 12:11.

Origin of scorpion

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English, from Latin scorpiōn- (stem of scorpiō ), equivalent to scorp(ius) “scorpion” (from Greek skorpíos ) + -iōn- noun suffix, perhaps after pāpiliō (stem pāpiliōn- ) “butterfly,” or stelliō (stem stelliōn- ) “gecko”

OTHER WORDS FROM scorpion

scor·pi·on·ic

[skawr-pee-on-ik], /ˌskɔr piˈɒn ɪk/, adjective

Words nearby scorpion

scorpaenid, scorpaenoid, scorper, Scorpio, scorpioid, scorpion, scorpionfish, scorpionfly, scorpion grass, scorpion spider, Scorpius

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Example sentences from the Web for scorpion

This Israel-Hamas war feels different, neither turtle nor scorpion even pretending anymore about seeking peace.
Is It Just Me or Is the World Exploding? So Why Isn’t Obama Doing More?|Michael Tomasky|July 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The group trekked for about 10 days trying out numerous plants before they found the right one: Scorpion Tail.
When a Modern-Day Indiana Jones Met an Adventurous Gin Distiller|Ann Binlot|July 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The process to fully distill the Scorpion Tail took three hours.
When a Modern-Day Indiana Jones Met an Adventurous Gin Distiller|Ann Binlot|July 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The scorpion, a Heterometrus spinifer, is completely edible, despite the arachnid being deadly if alive.
Camel in a Can and 6 More Weird Canned Meats||January 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Dominic Ware has a scorpion encased in resin on a string around his neck.
Pushing for Justice at Walmart|Sally Kohn|December 16, 2013|DAILY BEAST
He bound the dagger of Tīmūs firmly to his waist and hung the Scorpion of Solomon round his neck.
The Brown Fairy Book|Andrew Lang
So Berlioz started for Italy, smarting with rage and pain, as if the Furies were lashing him with their scorpion whips.
Great Musical Composers|George T. Ferris
So the big Wolf got in, and nearly sat on the Scorpion's tail; if he had, he wouldn't have sat long, I think.
The Talking Thrush|William Crooke
The scolopendra, or centipede, is another member of the aptera order, whose bite is equally dreaded with that of the scorpion.
Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume II (of 2)|Anonymous
To get the Scorpion was more, even, than I had dared to hope for.
The Kingdom of the Blind|E. Phillips Oppenheim

British Dictionary definitions for scorpion (1 of 2)

scorpion

/ (ˈskɔːpɪən) /

noun

any arachnid of the order Scorpionida, of warm dry regions, having a segmented body with a long tail terminating in a venomous sting

false scorpion any small nonvenomous arachnid of the order Pseudoscorpionida (or Chelonethida), which superficially resemble scorpions but lack the long tailSee book scorpion

any of various other similar arachnids, such as the whip scorpion, or other arthropods, such as the water scorpion

Old Testament a barbed scourge (I Kings 12:11)

history a war engine for hurling stones; ballista

Word Origin for scorpion

C13: via Old French from Latin scorpiō, from Greek skorpios, of obscure origin

British Dictionary definitions for scorpion (2 of 2)

Scorpion

/ (ˈskɔːpɪən) /

noun

the Scorpion the constellation Scorpio, the eighth sign of the zodiac

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单词	scorpion
释义	scorpion [ skawr-pee-uhn ] / ˈskɔr pi ən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR scorpion ON THESAURUS.COM noun any of numerous arachnids of the order Scorpionida, widely distributed in warmer parts of the world, having a long, narrow, segmented tail that terminates in a venomous sting. the Scorpion, Astronomy. Scorpius. any of various harmless lizards, especially the red- or orange-headed males of certain North American skinks. Bible. a whip or scourge that has spikes attached. 1 Kings 12:11. Origin of scorpion First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English, from Latin scorpiōn- (stem of scorpiō ), equivalent to scorp(ius) “scorpion” (from Greek skorpíos ) + -iōn- noun suffix, perhaps after pāpiliō (stem pāpiliōn- ) “butterfly,” or stelliō (stem stelliōn- ) “gecko” OTHER WORDS FROM scorpion scor·pi·on·ic [skawr-pee-on-ik], /ˌskɔr piˈɒn ɪk/, adjective Words nearby scorpion scorpaenid, scorpaenoid, scorper, Scorpio, scorpioid, scorpion, scorpionfish, scorpionfly, scorpion grass, scorpion spider, Scorpius Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for scorpion This Israel-Hamas war feels different, neither turtle nor scorpion even pretending anymore about seeking peace. Is It Just Me or Is the World Exploding? So Why Isn’t Obama Doing More?\|Michael Tomasky\|July 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The group trekked for about 10 days trying out numerous plants before they found the right one: Scorpion Tail. When a Modern-Day Indiana Jones Met an Adventurous Gin Distiller\|Ann Binlot\|July 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The process to fully distill the Scorpion Tail took three hours. When a Modern-Day Indiana Jones Met an Adventurous Gin Distiller\|Ann Binlot\|July 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The scorpion, a Heterometrus spinifer, is completely edible, despite the arachnid being deadly if alive. Camel in a Can and 6 More Weird Canned Meats\|\|January 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Dominic Ware has a scorpion encased in resin on a string around his neck. Pushing for Justice at Walmart\|Sally Kohn\|December 16, 2013\|DAILY BEAST He bound the dagger of Tīmūs firmly to his waist and hung the Scorpion of Solomon round his neck. The Brown Fairy Book\|Andrew Lang So Berlioz started for Italy, smarting with rage and pain, as if the Furies were lashing him with their scorpion whips. Great Musical Composers\|George T. Ferris So the big Wolf got in, and nearly sat on the Scorpion's tail; if he had, he wouldn't have sat long, I think. The Talking Thrush\|William Crooke The scolopendra, or centipede, is another member of the aptera order, whose bite is equally dreaded with that of the scorpion. Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume II (of 2)\|Anonymous To get the Scorpion was more, even, than I had dared to hope for. The Kingdom of the Blind\|E. Phillips Oppenheim British Dictionary definitions for scorpion (1 of 2) scorpion / (ˈskɔːpɪən) / noun any arachnid of the order Scorpionida, of warm dry regions, having a segmented body with a long tail terminating in a venomous sting false scorpion any small nonvenomous arachnid of the order Pseudoscorpionida (or Chelonethida), which superficially resemble scorpions but lack the long tailSee book scorpion any of various other similar arachnids, such as the whip scorpion, or other arthropods, such as the water scorpion Old Testament a barbed scourge (I Kings 12:11) history a war engine for hurling stones; ballista Word Origin for scorpion C13: via Old French from Latin scorpiō, from Greek skorpios, of obscure origin British Dictionary definitions for scorpion (2 of 2) Scorpion / (ˈskɔːpɪən) / noun the Scorpion the constellation Scorpio, the eighth sign of the zodiac Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to scorpion tick, mite, tarantula, harvestman
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