a. (sb.) [ad. L. Tarentīn-us of Tarentum.] Of or pertaining to Tarentum. † Tarontine spider, the Tarantula.
† b. sb. Name of some herb.
c. 1440. Pallad. on Husb., II. 372. And yf thou wolt ha nuttis Tarentyne.
1668. Phil. Trans., III. 660. This Author having described the structure of the body of this Tarentin Spider, and the chief parts thereof.
1698. Fryer, Acc. E. India & P., 119. Herbs for Salading are Purslain, Sorrel, Lettice, Parsley, Tarentine, Mint, and Sog, a sort of Spinach.
