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vinegarroon

vin·e·gar·roon [ vìnnigə rn ] (plural vin·e·gar·roons) or vin·e·gar·one [ vìnnigə rṓn ] (plural vin·e·gar·ones)


noun 
Definition:
 
large whip scorpion: a large whip scorpion that releases a vinegary odor when alarmed. Native to: Mexico, southern United States.  Latin name Mastigoproctus giganteus.

[Mid-19th century. < American Spanish vinagron< Spanish vinagre "vinegar"]
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