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Definition of solifuge in English: solifuge(also solifugid) noun ˈsɒlɪfjuːdʒ Zoology A sun spider. Example sentencesExamples - Despite the name and appearance, camel spiders are actually solifugids which, unlike spiders, do not have venom or silk glands.
- Despite their fearsome appearance and their strong bite, solifugids are unlikely to harm humans.
- They're actually solpugids, or solifugids (aka camel spiders, aka wind scorpions).
- Chomping down with oversize jaws, a wind scorpion (also known as a camel spider, sun spider, or solifugid) lunches on a lizard in California's Mojave Desert.
Origin Mid 17th century: from Latin solifuga. |