Katipo

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A venomous spider, Latrodectus katipo, endemic to New Zealand.

    "The little katipo strolls unhurriedly across her palm. “I'm not squashing it. It's not bothered.”"

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"The little katipo strolls unhurriedly across her palm. “I'm not squashing it. It's not bothered.”"

Etymology

Borrowed from Māori katipo.

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