ghost crab

English

Etymology

From its pale coloration.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɡəʊst kɹæb/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈɡoʊst kɹæb/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

ghost crab (plural ghost crabs)

  1. Any of several burrowing crabs, of the genus Ocypode, found along sandy shores.

Derived terms

nouns
  • African ghost crab
  • Atlantic ghost crab
  • golden ghost crab
  • gulf ghost crab
  • horned ghost crab
  • horn-eyed ghost crab
  • Kuhl's ghost crab
  • painted ghost crab
  • pallid ghost crab
  • pink ghost crab
  • smooth-handed ghost crab
  • tufted ghost crab
  • western ghost crab
  • yellow ghost crab
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