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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

Example Sentences

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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

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 Dreiser, Theodore

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

From Miss Parloa's New Cook Book by Parloa, Maria

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