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Opiliones

Description:

Opiliones, commonly known as harvestmen or daddy longlegs, are a group of arachnids that are often confused with spiders. They belong to the order Opiliones and are characterized by their long, slender bodies with eight legs. Unlike spiders, daddy longlegs do not have venom glands and are harmless to humans.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: Referring to the order of arachnids known as Opiliones.

Sample Sentence: Opiliones are sometimes mistaken for spiders due to their resemblance, but they are a distinct order of arachnids.

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Sense 2:

Noun: Commonly used to refer to the harvestmen or daddy longlegs insects.

Sample Sentence: During fall, you can find opiliones roaming around in large numbers in search of food.

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Sense 3:

Adjective: Used to describe something popular or localized.

Sample Sentence: The new fashion trend is very opiliones among the youth in the city.

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