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chicken lobster

American  

noun

  1. a young lobster weighing 1 pound (0.4 kilogram) or less.


Etymology

Origin of chicken lobster

An Americanism dating back to 1965–70


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They also do what they call chicken lobster, which are smaller lobsters so they’re very tender, and those are also deep fried.

From New York Times ● Jun. 30, 2020

For nourishment, his picture boasts a table laden with fish, fruit, ham, chicken, lobster and a skinned hare.

From Time Magazine Archive

Today he eats lots of chicken, lobster and conch, usually simply prepared but sometimes fried.

From Time Magazine Archive

A rich salad, like chicken, lobster or salmon, is out of place at a company dinner.

From Miss Parloa's New Cook Book by Maria Parloa

The party was gay, especially after the adjournment to the Richelieu, where special dishes of chicken, lobster, and a bucket of champagne were served.

From The Titan by Theodore Dreiser

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