cranquet

Catalan

Etymology

From cranc +‎ -et.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): (Central) [kɾəŋˈkɛt]
• IPA^(key): (Balearic) [kɾəŋˈkət]
• IPA^(key): (Valencian) [kɾaŋˈket]

Noun

cranquet m (plural cranquets)

1. Diminutive of cranc
2. any small crab species, especially the oyster crab (Zaops ostreus)

Further reading

• “cranquet” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.