northern 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 tender and sweet flavor.
Usage Examples
- As a species:
- The northern lobster is commercially vital to the fisheries of New England and Atlantic Canada.
- Biologists study the migration patterns of the northern lobster.
- As food:
- For dinner, we steamed a northern lobster and served it with drawn butter.
- The menu featured a bisque made from northern lobster.
Advanced Usage
- The term "northern lobster" is often used to distinguish from other lobster species, such as the European lobster () or spiny lobsters (family Palinuridae), which lack large claws.
- In culinary and commercial contexts, it is frequently shortened to simply "lobster" in regions where it is the primary species, such as the northeastern United States and eastern Canada.
Variants and Related Words
- American lobster: A direct synonym for .
- Maine lobster: A common market name, referencing the U.S. state famous for its lobster fishery.
- Atlantic lobster: A broader regional descriptor.
- Clawed lobster: A general term that includes the northern lobster and its European cousin, distinguishing them from spiny lobsters.
Synonyms
- American lobster (noun): The primary synonym.
- Homarus americanus (noun): The scientific Latin name.
Related Phrases/Idioms
- "Lobster trap": A specialized cage used to catch northern lobsters.
- The fisherman checked his lobster traps at dawn.
- "Lobster pound": A holding facility where live lobsters are kept in seawater before sale.
- We bought our lobsters directly from the lobster pound on the pier.
Noun
- lobster of Atlantic coast of America
- flesh of cold-water lobsters having large tender claws; caught from Maine to the Carolinas