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Vogelspinne

tarantula

noun FOH-gel-shpin-ne Rare
Animals & Nature Pets

Also means

bird spider

Usage Note

Vogelspinne literally means 'bird spider'; tarantulas are kept as exotic pets in Germany, subject to import and species-protection regulations (CITES). The keeping of venomous species (Gifttiere) is regulated by state law.

Examples

"Die Vogelspinne häutet sich einmal im Jahr."

Natural Translation

The tarantula moults once a year.

Literal Translation

The tarantula moults itself once in-the year.

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