harvestman

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Noun harvestman has 1 sense

harvestman, daddy longlegs, Phalangium opilio - spider-like arachnid with a small rounded body and very long thin legs
--₁ is a kind of arachnid, arachnoid
--₁ is a member of Phalangium, genus Phalangium

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Harvestman

Noun

1. A type of arachnid that belongs to the order Opiliones, characterized by having a small body and long legs resembling those of a spider but lacking the ability to produce silk. They are commonly found in gardens and forests.

Example sentence: The harvestman scuttled across the leaf-covered forest floor.

Adjective

1. Referring to something popular or common during the harvest season.

Example sentence: Pumpkin spice became a harvestman flavor for lattes in the fall.

Local Usage

In certain regions, the term "harvestman" is used to refer to a person, usually a farmer or agricultural worker, who specializes in harvesting crops during the harvest season.

Example sentence: The harvestman worked tirelessly in the fields, gathering the ripe wheat.