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Munida

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Translingual

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Munida quadrispina in the Vancouver Aquarium.

Etymology

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Possibly a variant of Latin mūnītus (fortified, protected), though unlikely. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

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  • English: (US) IPA(key): /ˈmju.nɪ.də/, /ˈmu.nɪ.də/

Proper noun

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Munida f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Munididae – very many squat lobsters.

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