Scorpion

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈskɔːpɪən/

Alternative forms

• skorpion

Origin

From Old French scorpion, from Latin scorpio, ultimately from Ancient Greek σκορπίος.

Full definition of scorpion

Noun

1. Any of various arachnids of the order Scorpiones, related to the spiders, characterised by two large front pincers and a curved tail with a poisonous sting in the end.
2. An ancient military engine for hurling stones and other missiles.

Derived terms

• scorpionate
• scorpion kick
• scorpionlike