langbein

See also: Langbein

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From lang (“long”) +‎ bein (“leg”), compare Old Norse langabein and southern Swedish långben (“crane fly”). Literally, “long leg”, same etymology as for Langbein (“Goofy”) and Swedish Långben (“Goofy”).

Noun

langbein n (definite singular langbeinet, indefinite plural langbein, definite plural langbeina)

1. a long-legged spider, a harvestman (Opiliones)

   Synonym: vevkjerring

2. a crane fly

   Synonyms: feifot, myhank, stankelbein

Usage notes

May be confused with langbeinedderkopp (spider of Pholcidae family) and kongro (usually a short-legged spider).