crustacean
noun/krʌˈsteɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #19,135 most common English word
Meaning
an aquatic animal with a hard shell and jointed legs, such as a crab, lobster, or shrimp.
Example sentence
The chef recommended the local crustacean dish, which featured freshly caught lobster.
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