coconut crab

co·co·nut crab

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [koh-kuh-nuht, -nuh t krab]
- /ˈkoʊ kəˌnʌt, -nət kræb/
- /ˈkəʊ.kə.nʌt kræb/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koh-kuh-nuht, -nuh t krab]
- /ˈkoʊ kəˌnʌt, -nət kræb/

Definitions of coconut crab words

noun coconut crab a large, terrestrial crab, Birgus latro, of islands in the South Pacific, that feeds on coconuts. 1
noun coconut crab A species of terrestrial hermit crab, Birgus latro, that lives on the shores of the Indian Ocean and the central Pacific Ocean and feeds on fruits, nuts, seeds and coconut flesh. 0

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Origin of coconut crab

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900

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Parts of speech for Coconut crab

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coconut crab popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% 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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