crabeater
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of crabeater
An Americanism dating back to 1805–15; crab 1 + eater ( def. )
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Crabeater seals, minke whales, narwhals and humpback whales were also recorded.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2023
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