CRAYFISH


Meaning of CRAYFISH in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' kr ā - ˌ fish

Function: noun

Etymology: by folk etymology from Middle English crevis, from Anglo-French creveis, escreveice, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German krebiz crab ― more at CRAB

Date: 14th century

1 : any of numerous freshwater decapod crustaceans (esp. families Astacidea, Cambaridae, and Parastacidae) resembling the lobster but usually much smaller

2 : SPINY LOBSTER

crayfish

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