English edit

Etymology edit

From the infraorder Brachyura (the true crabs), +‎ -an.

Pronunciation edit

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌbɹæk.iˈjʊə.ɹən/
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  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌbɹæk.iˈju.ɹən/

Adjective edit

brachyuran (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to crabs.

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Noun edit

brachyuran (plural brachyurans)

  1. (zoology) A crab.