Vinegaroon Definition

noun
A large whip scorpion (Mastigoproctus giganteus) of the southern United States and Mexico that emits a vinegary-smelling spray when disturbed.
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Noun

Singular:
vinegaroon
Plural:
vinegaroons

Origin of Vinegaroon

  • American Spanish vinagrón from Spanish vinagre vinegar from Old Spanish from Old French vinaigre vinegar

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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