Hoff crab en · NOUN
Etymology
From (the) Hoff, nickname of actor David Hasselhoff, with reference to the resemblance of his hairy chest to the crab's dense covering of ventral setae + crab.
Meanings
- A yeti crab of the species Kiwa tyleri, that inhabits deep-sea hydrothermal vents near Antarctica.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoff crabs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |