franquet

Catalan

Etymology

From franc +‎ -et.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): (Central) [fɾəŋˈkɛt]
• IPA^(key): (Balearic) [fɾəŋˈkət]
• IPA^(key): (Valencia) [fɾaŋˈket]

Noun

franquet m (plural franquets)

1. wrinkled swimming crab (Liocarcinus corrugatus)

   Synonym: cranc rugós

2. velvet crab (Necora puber)

   Synonym: cranc vermell

Further reading

• “franquet” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.