# vinegaroon

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌvɪnəɡəˈruːn/

## Definitions
1. A whip scorpion (arachnid of order Thelyphonida), which when threatened may eject a liquid containing acetic acid.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish vinagrón, from vinagre (“vinegar”) + -ón (augmentative suffix). Influenced by vinegar.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/vinegaroon