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Jonah crab

American  

noun

  1. a large, red, deepwater crab, Cancer borealis, of the east coast of North America.


Etymology

Origin of Jonah crab

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

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You can also dine with less adventure on a Jonah crab salad or a grilled strip steak.

From New York Times • Oct. 12, 2021

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