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Meaning of lady crab | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Any of various crabs known for their elegant appearance or colouring.
Ovalipes ocellatus (leopard crab, calico crab, ocellated crab)

Examples

“I used to catch lady-crabs in the pools and under the rocks. I don't know why they are called lady-crabs. They are male and female like all the other creatures in the world.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Lady Curzon soup Lady Day lady fern lady friend lady garden Lady Godiva