The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Glass-crab — n. (Zo[ o]l.) The larval state ({Phyllosoma}) of the genus {Palinurus} and allied genera. It is remarkable for its strange outlines, thinness, and transparency. See {Phyllosoma}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
glass-crab — glassˈ crab noun The transparent larva of the spiny lobster • • • Main Entry: ↑glass … Useful english dictionary
glass crab — noun : a transparent crustacean larva (as a phyllosoma) called also glass shrimp … Useful english dictionary
glass-shrimp — Phyllosoma Phyl lo*so ma, n. [NL. See {Phyllo }, and { some} body.] (Zo[ o]l.) The larva of the spiny lobsters ({Palinurus} and allied genera). Its body is remarkably thin, flat, and transparent; the legs are very long. Called also {glass crab},… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
glass shrimp — noun : glass crab … Useful english dictionary
Crab Moon — is a children s picture book by Ruth Horowitz and illustrated by Kate Kiesler. It was selected by the National Science Teachers Association as an Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children in 2001.[1] Summary A young child, David, follows his… … Wikipedia
Crab louse — This article is about the animal. For the disease known as crab lice, see Pediculosis pubis. Crab louse Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia … Wikipedia
spectre crab — noun A glass crab • • • Main Entry: ↑spectre … Useful english dictionary
Stone crab — Stone Stone, n. [OE. ston, stan, AS. st[=a]n; akin to OS. & OFries. st[=e]n, D. steen, G. stein, Icel. steinn, Sw. sten, Dan. steen, Goth. stains, Russ. stiena a wall, Gr. ?, ?, a pebble. [root]167. Cf. {Steen}.] 1. Concreted earthy or mineral… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Finger glass — Finger Fin ger (f[i^][ng] g[ e]r), n. [AS. finger; akin to D. vinger, OS. & OHG. fingar, G. finger, Icel. fingr, Sw. & Dan. finger, Goth. figgrs; of unknown origin; perh. akin to E. fang.] 1. One of the five terminating members of the hand; a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
