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- US Pronunciation
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- [muh-kroo r-uh n]
- /məˈkrʊər ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [muh-kroo r-uh n]
- /məˈkrʊər ən/
Definitions of macruran word
- adjective macruran belonging or pertaining to the suborder Macrura, comprising the lobsters, crayfishes, shrimps, and prawns. 1
- noun macruran a macruran crustacean. 1
- noun macruran (zoology) Any of many decapod crustaceans, such as the lobster and shrimp, that were once included in the subdivision Macrura. 1
- noun macruran any decapod crustacean of the group (formerly suborder) Macrura, which includes the lobsters, prawns, and crayfish 0
- adjective macruran of, relating to, or belonging to the Macrura 0
- noun macruran any of various decapods with large abdomens, including the lobsters and shrimps 0
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Origin of macruran
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < New Latin Macrur(a) (see macr(o)-, ur-2) + -an
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Parts of speech for Macruran
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macruran popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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