hermit crab
her·mit crab
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hur-mit krab]
- /ˈhɜr mɪt kræb/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hur-mit krab]
- /ˈhɜr mɪt kræb/
Definitions of hermit crab words
- noun hermit crab any of numerous crabs, especially of the genera Pagurus and Eupagurus, that protect their soft uncovered abdomen by occupying the castoff shell of a univalve mollusk. 1
- noun hermit crab crustacean that uses another's shell 1
- noun hermit crab any small soft-bodied decapod crustacean of the genus Pagurus and related genera, living in and carrying about the empty shells of whelks or similar molluscs 0
- noun hermit crab any of various crabs (esp. family Paguridae) that have asymmetrical, soft abdomens and live in the empty shells of certain mollusks, as snails 0
- noun hermit crab A type of crab from the superfamily Paguroidea, which salvages empty seashells or other portable objects to permanently shelter and protect their soft abdomens. 0
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Origin of hermit crab
First appearance:
before 1725 One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1725-35
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Parts of speech for Hermit crab
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hermit crab popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% 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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