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ocypode, a. and n. Zool.|ˈɒsɪpəʊd| [ad. mod.L. Ocypoda, f. Gr. ὠκύπους, ὠκύποδ- swift-footed.] a. adj. Belonging to the genus Ocypoda or family Ocypodidæ of crabs, characterized by long legs with which they run swiftly. b. n. A crab of this genus or family; a sand-crab or racing crab. Also ocypodan |ɒˈsɪpədən| a. and n.
189719th Cent. Aug. 301 The red Ocypode Crab. |