Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > T Synonyms of tarantula Find synonyms for: Noun 1. European wolf spider, tarantula, Lycosa tarentula, wolf spider, hunting spider usage: large southern European spider once thought to be the cause of tarantism (uncontrollable bodily movement) 2. tarantula, spider usage: large hairy tropical spider with fangs that can inflict painful but not highly venomous bites WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of tarantula (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: apotheosis Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language