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Definitions for: Prawn [n] shrimp-like decapod crustacean having two pairs of pincers; most are edible
[n] any of various edible decapod crustaceans
[v] fish for prawns
Webster (1913) Definition: Prawn, n. [OE. prane, of unknown origin; cf. L. perna a
sea mussel.] (Zo["o]l.)
Any one of numerous species of large shrimplike Crustacea
having slender legs and long antenn[ae]. They mostly belong
to the genera Pandalus, Pal[ae]mon, Pal[ae]monetes, and
Peneus, and are much used as food. The common English prawn
is Pal[ae]mon serratus.
Note: The name is often applied to any large shrimp.
Synonyms: shrimp
See Also: decapod, decapod crustacean, fish, genus Palaemon, long-clawed prawn, Palaemon, Palaemon australis, river prawn, river prawn, seafood, shrimp cocktail
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