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Meaning of carapace in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkɛrəˌpeɪs/

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  1. Noun

    carapace

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from French, from Spanish carapacho, of unknown origin

    Definitions

    1. hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles

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