crustaceous

adjective

crus·​ta·​ceous ˌkrə-ˈstā-shəs How to pronounce crustaceous (audio)
: of, relating to, having, or forming a crust or shell

Examples of crustaceous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web From the deep-sea dwellers chomping on Cold War nuclear bomb particles to humble swimmers living in cave streams in Illinois, these crustaceous scavengers have adapted to all sorts of environments. Jason Daley, Smithsonian, 29 Oct. 2019 The light effluvia of Spanish sherry and the satin sweep of fresh crustaceous briny delight is all soon gone. Frier McCollister, Orange County Register, 8 June 2017

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin crustaceus, from Latin crusta crust, shell

First Known Use

circa 1646, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crustaceous was circa 1646

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Cite this Entry

“Crustaceous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crustaceous. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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