Definition of Astacus

1. Noun. Type genus of the family Astacidae; Old World crayfish.

Exact synonyms: Genus Astacus
Generic synonyms: Arthropod Genus
Group relationships: Astacidae, Astacura, Family Astacidae
Member holonyms: Ecrevisse, Old World Crayfish

Definition of Astacus

1. n. A genus of crustaceans, containing the crawfish of fresh-water lobster of Europe, and allied species of western North America. See Crawfish.

Medical Definition of Astacus

1. A genus of crustaceans, containing the crawfish of fresh water lobster of Europe, and allied species of western North America. See Crawfish. Origin: L. Astacus a crab, Gr. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Astacus

astable
astacins
astacus (current term)
astaghfirullah
astand
astarboard
astare
astars
astart
astarted
astarting
astarts
astasia
astasia-abasia
astasias
astatane

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