ghost crab en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɡoʊst kɹæb/ (General-American)
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈɡəʊst kɹæb/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From its pale coloration.
Meanings
- Any of several burrowing crabs, of the genus Ocypode, found along sandy shores.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ghost crabs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Atlantic ghost crab · pallid ghost crab · pink ghost crab · painted ghost crab · African ghost crab · horned ghost crab · gulf ghost crab · horn-eyed ghost crab · Kuhl's ghost crab · western ghost crab · smooth-handed ghost crab · yellow ghost crab · tufted ghost crab · golden ghost crab