Anomura

plural noun

An·​o·​mu·​ra
ˌanəˈm(y)u̇rə
variants or less commonly Anomoura
-ˈmu̇-
: a tribe or other division of Reptantia including decapod crustaceans with the abdomen more or less reduced and usually permanently flexed (as the hermit crabs), being in some classifications placed in Macrura or treated as a separate suborder intermediate between Macrura and Brachyura
anomural
¦⸗⸗¦m(y)u̇rəl
adjective
anomuran
-¦m(y)u̇rən
adjective or noun
anomurous
-¦m(y)u̇rəs
adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from anom- + -ura

First Known Use

circa 1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Anomura was circa 1836

The Ultimate Dictionary Awaits

Expand your vocabulary and dive deeper into language with Merriam-Webster Unabridged.

  1. Expanded definitions
  2. Detailed etymologies
  3. Advanced search tools
  4. All ad-free

Discover what makes Merriam-Webster Unabridged the essential choice for true word lovers.

Start Your Free Trial Now

Dictionary Entries Near Anomura

Cite this Entry

“Anomura.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Anomura. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!