spiny lobster

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Definition Noun : 1. A large, edible marine crustacean characterized by a hard, spiny shell (carapace) and long, thick antennae, but lacking the large claws (chelae) of true lobsters. It is also known as a rock lobster or langouste. 2. The meat from this crustacean, considered a seafood delicacy. Usage and Examples As a noun (the animal) : The diver observed a spiny lobster hiding in the coral...