calico crab
cal·i·co crab
C c Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kal-i-koh krab]
- /ˈkæl ɪˌkoʊ kræb/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kal-i-koh krab]
- /ˈkæl ɪˌkoʊ kræb/
Definition of calico crab words
- noun calico crab a brightly speckled swimming crab, Ovalipes ocellatus, of sandy beaches along the Atlantic coast of the U.S. 1
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Origin of calico crab
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85
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Parts of speech for Calico crab
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calico crab popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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