lobster

English

/ˈlɒb.stə/, /ˈlɑb.stɚ/

adj
Definitions
  • red-colored, especially from a sunburn.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English lopster inherited from Old English loppestre (lobster, spider-like creature) derived from Latin locusta (lobster, locust, crustacean) derived from Old English lobbe affix from English lop (flea).

Origin

English

lop

Gloss

flea

Concept
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Animals

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Person/Thing

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