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Definition of spiderhunter

spiderhunter

/ˈspaɪ.dɚˌhʌn.tɚ/
spi · der · hun · ter
Plural:spiderhunters
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spiderhunter Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several species of small, stout passerine birds belonging to the genus Arachnothera in the sunbird family, native to the tropical forests of South and Southeast Asia, characterized by very long, strongly curved bills used for extracting nectar and hunting spiders.

Example

"During our trek through the Malaysian rainforest, we spotted a streaked spiderhunter probing a wild banana flower for nectar."

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• Nearby Words

spider tortoise
spider-tailed horned viper
spiderfish
spiderhunter
spiderlike
spiderling
spiderman

Word Origin & Etymology

A descriptive compound of 'spider' and 'hunter', referring to the bird's diet, which notably includes arachnids alongside its primary food source of nectar.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spiderhunter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spiderhunter
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