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majidae

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun majidae has 1 sense
  1. Majidae, family Majidae - spider crabs
    --1 is a kind of arthropod family
    --1 is a member of Brachyura, suborder Brachyura
    --1 has members:
     spider crab; Maja, genus Maja, Maia, genus Maia; Macrocheira, genus Macrocheira

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Majidae

Definition:

Majidae refers to a family of small to medium-sized crabs that belong to the order Decapoda. These crabs are commonly known as spider crabs and are characterized by their long, thin legs and angular body shape.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun - Zoology

A family of crabs characterized by long, spindly legs and an angular body shape.

Example sentence: The majidae is easily recognized by its distinctive leg structure and unique body shape.

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Sense 2:

Noun - Cuisine

A type of crab commonly used in local dishes or popular seafood recipes.

Example sentence: The chef prepared a mouthwatering majidae dish with garlic butter sauce.

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Sense 3:

Adjective

Characteristic of or related to the family Majidae.

Example sentence: The majidae crabs have become a local delicacy due to their distinct taste.

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