langouste
Definition
Noun: 1. A large, edible marine crustacean characterized by a spiny carapace and the absence of the large pincers found on true lobsters. It is also known as a spiny lobster, rock lobster, or crawfish in different regions.
Usage
The word "langouste" is a specific zoological and culinary term. It is used to refer to the animal itself, either living or as seafood. * The diver observed a langouste hiding in the reef crevice. * On the menu, the grilled langouste was served with garlic butter.
Advanced Usage
- The term "langouste" is of French origin and is often used in English within culinary contexts to denote a specific type of lobster, particularly to distinguish it from clawed lobsters (Homarus species).
- In the seafood trade, the tails of the langouste are a highly prized product.
Variants and Related Words
- Spiny lobster: The most common English equivalent.
- Rock lobster: Another common synonym, frequently used in marketing.
- Crawfish (in some contexts): In Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, "crayfish" often refers to marine spiny lobsters, which can cause confusion with freshwater crayfish.
Synonyms
- Spiny lobster
- Rock lobster
- Sea crayfish (regional)
Different Meanings
"Langouste" has a single, specific meaning referring to the marine crustacean of the family Palinuridae. It does not refer to freshwater crayfish or true lobsters with large claws.
Noun
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large edible marine crustacean having a spiny carapace but lacking the large pincers of true lobsters
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warm-water lobsters without claws; those from Australia and South Africa usually marketed as frozen tails; caught also in Florida and California
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