shrimp plant

American  

noun

1. a small, sprawling shrub, Justicia brandegeana (orBeloperone guttata ), of the acanthus family, native to Mexico, having small white flowers protruding from a series of overlapping reddish bracts and often cultivated as a houseplant.

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Etymology

Origin of shrimp plant

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Bagoong is usually fermented shrimp paste, but they use other ferments at the restaurant, including many that are plant-based.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2023

In the bowl of a food processor, combine the shallots, garlic, red and Thai chiles, turmeric, ginger, galangal, chopped lemongrass bulb, 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and shrimp paste, if using.

From Washington Post • Feb. 1, 2023

Of the things we were able to grab off the cart, the jumbo steamed prawns, crunchy fried shrimp and chives dumplings, pork shu mai and fried shrimp paste tofu were the standouts.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 30, 2022

Where I was born in East Malaysia, they make Laksa with spicy shrimp paste, while the rest of the world seems to make it with curry paste.

From New York Times • Oct. 25, 2022

"I bet any money its salmon and shrimp paste," declared Sandy.

From The Moon out of Reach by Pedler, Margaret