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CRUSTACEOUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does crustaceous mean?
• CRUSTACEOUS (adjective)
The adjective CRUSTACEOUS has 2 senses:
1. of or belonging to the class Crustacea
2. being or having or resembling a hard crust or shell
Familiarity information: CRUSTACEOUS used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or belonging to the class Crustacea
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Synonyms:
crustacean; crustaceous
Pertainym:
Crustacea (class of mandibulate arthropods including: lobsters; crabs; shrimps; woodlice; barnacles; decapods; water fleas)
Derivation:
Crustacea (class of mandibulate arthropods including: lobsters; crabs; shrimps; woodlice; barnacles; decapods; water fleas)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Being or having or resembling a hard crust or shell
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
crust (a hard outer layer that covers something)
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