CRUSTAE

Noun

crustae

plural of crusta

Anagrams

• cauters, curates, sucrate

Source: Wiktionary


CRUSTA

Crus"ta (krs"t), n. Etym: [L., shell, crust, inlaid work.]

1. A crust or shell.

2. A gem engraved, or a plate embossed in low relief, for inlaying a vase or other object.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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