[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- The posterior division of the body of a crustacean; the crustacean abdomen.


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 19th century. From ancient Greek πλέων, present participle of πλεῖν to swim, to sail from the same Indo-European base as Sanskrit plavate he floats, swims, Old Church Slavonic plavati, Russian plavat′ to swim