Here is today's word, continuing on the theme of food. Confused? Read on.
spider n. Aust. carbonated soft drink to which ice cream has been added.
This is the equivalent to the American "ice cream soda", or sometimes it is called a "float" - which has never sounded too appetising, in my opinion.
We, of course, also use the word in reference to those lovely 8-legged arachnids that are very common in Australia. However, as the above definition is unique to Australia, I thought it a good one to share.
So if you hear someone making reference to "having spiders" for a birthday party etc, they are talking about the drink and not the poisonous creature. Just FYI.
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