Advertisement
Advertisement
crustaceous
[ kruh-stey-shuhs ]
adjective
- of the nature of or pertaining to a crust or shell.
- having a hard covering or crust.
crustaceous
/ krʌˈsteɪʃəs /
adjective
- forming, resembling, or possessing a surrounding crust or shell
- zoology another word for crustacean
Discover More
Other Words From
- noncrus·taceous adjective
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of crustaceous1
First recorded in 1640–50, crustaceous is from the New Latin word crūstāceus (adj.) hard-shelled. See crustacean, -aceous
Discover More
Example Sentences
He is denominated the crab-dog, because he principally feeds upon crabs and other crustaceous animals.
From Project Gutenberg
I trust this will appear to you the reverse of dubious in a progress through the Crustaceous Orders.
From Project Gutenberg
The crabs are pulled out with a celerity that astonishes their crustaceous lordships.
From Project Gutenberg
It is a handsome crustaceous animal certainly, and its whole tribe I consider as dainties of the first order.
From Project Gutenberg
In estuaries it feeds on crustaceous and molluscous animals and small fish, which it obtains by diving.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse