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Palinuridae

plural noun
Pal·​i·​nu·​ri·​dae

Definition of Palinuridae

: a family of decapod crustaceans (tribe Palinura) comprising the spiny lobsters — see palinurus — compare panulirus

History and Etymology for Palinuridae

New Latin, from Palinurus, type genus + -idae

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