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emer·i·ta I. \ə̇ˈmerəd.ə, ēˈ-, -rətə\ noun Usage: capitalized Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, feminine of emeritus : a genus of anomuran decapod crustaceans (suborder Reptantia) widely distributed along sandy shores of both coasts of No. America and the western coast of So. America — see bait bug II. adjective Etymology: Latin, feminine of emeritus : emeritus — used only of the female and especially in titles < Professor Emerita Mary Smith > |