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- [mal-uh-kos-truh-kuh n]
- /ˌmæl əˈkɒs trə kən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mal-uh-kos-truh-kuh n]
- /ˌmæl əˈkɒs trə kən/
Definitions of malacostracan word
- adjective malacostracan belonging or pertaining to the crustacean subclass Malacostraca, which includes the lobsters, shrimps, crabs, etc. 1
- noun malacostracan a malacostracan crustacean. 1
- noun malacostracan A crustacean of the large class Malacostraca, such as a crab, shrimp, or lobster. 1
- noun malacostracan any crustacean of the subclass or group Malacostraca, including lobsters, crabs, woodlice, sand hoppers, and opossum shrimps 0
- adjective malacostracan of, relating to, or belonging to the Malacostraca 0
- adjective malacostracan of a large class (Malacostraca) of highly evolved crustaceans typically consisting of 19 segments, including the decapods, krill, and isopods 0
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Origin of malacostracan
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; < New Latin Malacostrac(a) order of crustacea (< Greek, neuter plural of malakóstrakos soft-shelled, equivalent to malak- malaco- + -ostrakos, adj. derivative of óstrakon shell (of mollusks, etc.); cf. ostracize) + -an
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Parts of speech for Malacostracan
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malacostracan popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% 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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