Crustaceous (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Being or having or resembling a hard crust or shell.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The crustaceous armor of the armadillo protected it from predators.
- The geologist studied the crustaceous formations that lined the ancient riverbed.
- The pastry chef carefully crafted a crustaceous shell around the delicate filling.
- The hermit crab's crustaceous home was a perfect fit for its soft body.
- The fossilized remains of the ancient creature revealed a crustaceous exoskeleton.
Related Words
Meaning 2
Of or belonging to the class Crustacea.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).