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.

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Scientific name Latrodectus hasseltii; it is a close relative of the North American black widow spider.

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