crabstone

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noun
Definitions
  • A calcareous concretion found in the stomach of crabs and other crustaceans.

Etymology

Compound from English crab (complain find fault, crustacean having five pairs of legs, be ill-tempered, the sea creature) + English stone.

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English

stone

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