majid

1 of 2

adjective

ˈmājə̇d,

ˈmaj-

variants or less commonly maiid

ˈmā(y)ə̇d,

ˈmīə̇d

: of or relating to the Majidae

majid

2 of 2

noun

"

variants or less commonly maiid

"

plural -s

: a crab of the family Majidae : a typical spider crab

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

New Latin Majidae or Maiidae

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