Noun scorpion (Plural: scorpions) A relative of the spider which resembles a crustacean with a poisonous sting in its tail. Scientific name order Scorpiones Translations Dutch: schorpioen m French: scorpion m German: Skorpion m Mongolian: хилэнцэт хорхой (khilentset xhorxhoi) Portuguese: escorpião m Spanish: escorpión m Turkish: akrep See also arachnid Scorpio Wikipedia article on scorpions