Cancrine

/ˈkæŋkraɪn/ adjective

Relating to, resembling, or characteristic of crabs or the crab family.

From Latin 'cancer' (crab) plus the adjective suffix '-ine' (relating to). Similar construction to 'feline' (relating to cats) or 'canine' (relating to dogs).

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