Meaning & use
redback
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a small, highly venomous Australian spider with a distinctive red stripe on its back.
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She found a redback hiding under the outdoor furniture and called pest control.
A redback bite can cause severe pain and requires prompt medical treatment.
A note on using this word
Scientific name Latrodectus hasseltii; it is a close relative of the North American black widow spider.
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