of, like or pertaining to crabs; palindromic
• (a.) Having the qualities of a crab; crablike.
Can'crine adjective [ From Cancer .] Having the qualities of a crab; crablike. 
cancrine 1. Having the qualities of a crab; crab-like. 2. Cancrine (or palindromic) verse: (Latin) verses which are the same when read either forwards or backwards, as `Roma tibi subito motibus ibit amor.”