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Word: crab (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Crimson attempted to come back but in the last 500, stroke Courty Gates caught a crab which killed the effort and the squad crossed the already broken tape at 6:09.6. Penn finished last...

Author: By Nell Scovell, | Title: Light Oarswomen Win; Men Just Miss | 4/14/1980 | See Source »

...blue-green seas are a delight for sailors, swimmers and snorkelers. Through submarine gardens of coral and undulating sea fern dart brilliant damselfish and trumpetfish, butterfly and angelfish. The waters teem with spiny lobster (langouste); with crab, shrimp and snapper, as well as bass and swordfish. Ashore, the islands are ablaze with hibiscus, bougainvillaea, begonia, poinciana, wild orchids, frangipani, red and orange flame trees, wild ginger. Mangoes, avocados, coconuts, papayas, limes and grapefruits flourish, along with such tropical staples as cassava, spinach-like calalu, calabaza (the West Indian pumpkin), the squash called christophene, and soursop, a fine fruit to squeeze...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Living: The Still Pristine Caribbean | 2/18/1980 | See Source »

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