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majid

adjective
\ ˈmājə̇d, ˈmaj-\
variants: or less commonly maiid \ ˈmā(y)ə̇d , ˈmīə̇d \

Definition of majid

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: of or relating to the Majidae

majid

noun
\ "\
variants: or less commonly maiid \ " \
plural -s

Definition of majid (Entry 2 of 2)

: a crab of the family Majidae : a typical spider crab

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Adjective

New Latin Majidae or Maiidae

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