English Explanatory Dictionary

anancy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A nonpoisonous arachnid, daddy longlegs.
name
  1. Alternative form of Anansi.

Word forms

anancy anancies

Etymology

From Anansi, a mythical spider (god) from West African folklore.

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