Word Frequency
brachyuran (ˌbrækɪˈjʊərən
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Definitions
noun
- any decapod crustacean of the group (formerly suborder) Brachyura, which includes the crabs
adjective
- of, relating to, or belonging to the Brachyura
Word Origin
C19: from New Latin Brachyura (literally: short-tailed creatures), from brachy- + Greek oura tailSponsored Links
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