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spiny lobster

American

noun

any of several edible crustaceans of the family Palinuridae, differing from the true lobsters in having a spiny shell and lacking the large pincers.

spiny lobster British

noun

Also called: rock lobster. crawfish. langouste. any of various large edible marine decapod crustaceans of the genus Palinurus and related genera, having a very tough spiny carapace

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Etymology

Origin of spiny lobster

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

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Juvenile Caribbean spiny lobster are finding shelter within the submerged roots before their journey to nearby reefs.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2022

While there are several types of lobster, such as the clawless spiny lobster and the blue European lobster, American lobsters are the most popular among consumers.

From New York Times • Sep. 13, 2022

In the Keys, the bag limit for spiny lobster is six per person, per boat, the Herald reported.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 28, 2021

It features an eclectic mix of dishes such as spiny lobster with brain jelly and shiso; dry-aged pheasant with berries and abalone and mushrooms glazed in grilled liver butter.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2019

Crayfish, krā′fish, Crawfish, kraw′fish, n. a large fresh-water crustacean in the long-tailed division of the order Decapoda: the small spiny lobster.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various

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