Dungeness crab
[ duhn-juh-nes, duhn-juh-nes ]
noun
an edible crab, Cancer magister, of shallow Pacific coastal waters from northern California to Alaska.
Origin of Dungeness crab
1First recorded in 1920–25; after Dungeness, village in NW Washington
- Also called market crab .
Words Nearby Dungeness crab
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How to use Dungeness crab in a sentence
When it comes to Dungeness crab, plain is perfect, but culinary adventurers should also try a house-made Dungeness crab burger.
Become a Fried Seafood Believer at South Beach Market | Jane & Michael Stern | April 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIt serves fish and chips and Dungeness crab only 12 hours a day, from eight to eight.
Become a Fried Seafood Believer at South Beach Market | Jane & Michael Stern | April 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut Dungeness crab, the steak of the sea, is in season right now and is a wonderful “meaty” alternative to the heavier options.
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