crustaceous
crus
ˈkrəs
krēs
ta
teɪ
tei
ceous
ʃəs
shēs
British pronunciation
/kɹʌstˈe‍ɪʃəs/

Definition & Meaning of "crustaceous"in English

crustaceous
01

having a tough shell or outer layer, or seem like something with a hard outer covering

example
Examples
The scientist discovered a tiny, crustaceous creature with a hard exoskeleton in the tide pools.
The old shipwreck was covered in crustaceous barnacles, giving it a weathered and textured appearance.
02

of or belonging to the class Crustacea

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