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spiny lobster

American

noun

any of several edible crustaceans of the family Palinuridae, differing from the true lobsters in having a spiny shell and lacking the large pincers.

spiny lobster British

noun

Also called: rock lobster. crawfish. langouste. any of various large edible marine decapod crustaceans of the genus Palinurus and related genera, having a very tough spiny carapace

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Etymology

Origin of spiny lobster

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

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A “tiki cocktail program” and dishes made for sharing, such as taco al pastor with alligator, and baked and stuffed spiny lobster tails, bring a touch of the tropics to Southern comfort cooking.

From New York Times • Jul. 24, 2023

Juvenile Caribbean spiny lobster are finding shelter within the submerged roots before their journey to nearby reefs.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2022

One of the key species making a comeback after decades of overharvesting: the California spiny lobster.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2021

In the Keys, the bag limit for spiny lobster is six per person, per boat, the Herald reported.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 28, 2021

Crayfish, krā′fish, Crawfish, kraw′fish, n. a large fresh-water crustacean in the long-tailed division of the order Decapoda: the small spiny lobster.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various

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