malacostracan

mal·a·cos·tra·can

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mal-uh-kos-truh-kuh n]
- /ˌmæl əˈkɒs trə kən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [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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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.

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