Associations to the word «Portunus»

Wiktionary

PORTUNUS, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Portunidae   — certain swimming crabs.

Dictionary definition

PORTUNUS, noun. Type genus of the family Portunidae.

Wise words

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