maine lobster
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Definition
Noun: 1. A species of lobster: A large marine crustacean (Homarus americanus) native to the Atlantic coast of North America, characterized by its large, powerful claws. 2. The edible flesh of this lobster: The meat, especially from the large claws and tail, of the Homarus americanus, known for its tenderness and sweet flavor.
Usage Examples
- As a species:
- The Maine lobster is easily distinguished from the spiny lobster by its two large claws.
- Commercial fishing for Maine lobster is a vital industry in New England.
- As food:
- For dinner, we steamed a fresh Maine lobster and served it with drawn butter.
- The restaurant is famous for its Maine lobster roll, filled with fresh, chilled lobster meat.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in culinary and commercial contexts to denote premium quality and origin, distinguishing it from other lobster species like the European lobster () or warm-water spiny lobsters (family Palinuridae), which do not have large claws.
Variants and Related Words
- American lobster: A common synonym for the species .
- Northern lobster: Another name for this species, referencing its geographic range.
- Lobster (noun): The general term for various large marine crustaceans. "Maine lobster" is a specific type of true lobster.
Synonyms
- American lobster
- Northern lobster
- Homarus americanus (scientific name)
Related Phrases
- Lobster pot: A trap used to catch lobsters.
- The fisherman checked his lobster pots at dawn.
- Lobster tail: A specific cut of meat from the lobster's abdomen.
- The menu offers both whole Maine lobster and lobster tail.
- Hard-shell lobster: A Maine lobster with a hard, new shell, typically with fuller meat.
- A hard-shell lobster is often preferred for steaming.
Noun
- lobster of Atlantic coast of America
- flesh of cold-water lobsters having large tender claws; caught from Maine to the Carolinas