noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A cobia or sergeant fish (Rachycentron canadum).
2. 2
   A little bittern; a bird of species Ixobrychus minutus.
3. 3
   An Antarctic seal (Lobodon carcinophagus) that feeds on krill.

   "Although crabeaters often gather on the ice in large numbers, pupping takes place in small groups."

Synonyms

All synonyms

cobia

Example

More examples

"Although crabeaters often gather on the ice in large numbers, pupping takes place in small groups."

Etymology

From crab + eater.

Related phrases

crabeater sealixobrychus minutuslobodon carcinophagusrachycentron canadum

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