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scorpion
noun
scor·pi·on
ˈskȯr-pē-ən 
1
a
: any of an order (Scorpionida) of nocturnal arachnids that have an elongated body and a narrow segmented tail bearing a venomous stinger at the tip
b
capitalized
: scorpio
2
: a scourge probably studded with metal
3
: something that incites to action like the sting of an insect
the scorpions of absolute necessity—
Arnold Bennett
Arnold Bennett
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That also helps you to avoid other venomous animals that live in the park, including scorpions and black widow spiders.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2024
Bette Midler just served up a small morsel of a teaser for Hocus Pocus 3 that's sweeter than mother's scorpion pie.
—EW.com, 27 June 2024
Zoom in: The park is home to more types of birds, bats, butterflies, ants, scorpions and cactuses than any other national park in the United States.
—Bob Gee, Axios, 12 July 2024
Before trouble came to Horizon — all ants and scorpions and heat — Ellen (Jena Malone) is in snowy Montana Territory and shoots a man what done her wrong.
—EW.com, 26 June 2024
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Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2024
Bette Midler just served up a small morsel of a teaser for Hocus Pocus 3 that's sweeter than mother's scorpion pie.
—EW.com, 27 June 2024
Zoom in: The park is home to more types of birds, bats, butterflies, ants, scorpions and cactuses than any other national park in the United States.
—Bob Gee, Axios, 12 July 2024
Before trouble came to Horizon — all ants and scorpions and heat — Ellen (Jena Malone) is in snowy Montana Territory and shoots a man what done her wrong.
—EW.com, 26 June 2024
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“Scorpion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scorpion. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
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scorpion
noun
scor·pi·on
ˈskȯr-pē-ən
: any of an order of invertebrates that are arachnids and that have a long jointed body and a slender tail with a poisonous stinger at the end
Medical Definition
scorpion
noun
scor·pi·on
ˈskȯr-pē-ən
: any of an order (Scorpionida) of arachnids that have an elongated body and a narrow segmented tail bearing a venomous stinger at the tip
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