scorpion

substantivocorrente nos diálogos

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Any of the order Scorpiones of arachnids related to spiders, characterised by two large front pincers and a curved tail with a venomous sting at the end.

substantivo

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Any of the order Scorpiones of arachnids related to spiders, characterised by two large front pincers and a curved tail with a venomous sting at the end.
Who led thee through that great and terrible wildernesse, wherein were fierie serpents, and scorpions, & drought, where there was no water, who brought thee foorth water out of the rocke of flint,
I have caught them under my pillow and on my head; while in every box, and under every board which has lain for some days undisturbed, little scorpions are sure to be found snugly ensconced, with their formidable tails quickly turned up ready for attack or defence.
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históricoAn ancient military engine for hurling stones and other missiles.
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figuradoA very spiteful or vindictive person.
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A cheerleading move in which one foot is pulled back and held up with both hands while the performer stands on the other foot.
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obsoletoA whip with points like a scorpion's tail.
And now whereas my father did lade you with a heauy yoke, I wil adde to your yoke: my father hath chastised you with whippes, but I will chastise you with scorpions.

Etimologia

Etymology tree Ancient Greek σκορπῐ́ος (skorpĭ́os)bor. Latin scorpiōbor. Old English sċorpio ▲ Old French escorpioninflu. Middle English scorpioun English scorpion From Middle English scorpioun, skorpioun, schorpion, schorpiun, partly from Old English sċorpio and partly from Anglo-Norman scorpïun, Old French scorpïon, escorpïon; all from Latin scorpiō, ultimately from Ancient Greek σκορπίος (skorpíos). The cheerleading move is so called because of the resemblance of the raised foot to a scorpion's stinger. Displaced native Old English þrōwend (“scorpion”).

Formas

plural: scorpions

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