Vinegarroon (Noun)
Meaning
Large whip-scorpion of Mexico and southern United States that emits a vinegary odor when alarmed.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The large, intimidating appearance of the vinegarroon can be frightening, but its harmless to humans despite the foul odor it releases.
- A vinegarroon's defensive mechanism includes emitting a vinegary smell that can be quite pungent when threatened.
- During a hike through the southern United States, the group stumbled upon a vinegarroon in the dark and immediately smelled the characteristic vinegar-like odor.
- Researchers found that the unique vinegar smell from the vinegarroon comes from the release of acetic acid.
- Despite their large size and ability to emit a foul odor, vinegarroons play an essential role in their ecosystem, primarily as insect predators.