ghost crab

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gohst krab]
- /goʊst kræb/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gohst krab]
- /goʊst kræb/

Definition of ghost crab words

noun ghost crab a whitish crab, Ocypode albicans, of sandy beaches from the eastern coast of the U.S. to Brazil. 1

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Origin of ghost crab

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1905-10

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Parts of speech for Ghost crab

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ghost crab popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% 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.

ghost crab usage trend in Literature

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