Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large edible freshwater prawn: Refers specifically to a type of large prawn, typically a foot or more in length, found in freshwater rivers.
   • A large Australian prawn: Denotes a sizable prawn species native to Australian river systems.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The river prawn is a prized catch for local fishermen.
  • We grilled the giant river prawns over an open fire.
  • This recipe calls for two whole river prawns.

Advanced Usage

• As a collective noun: Can refer to the species or a catch of these prawns in a general sense.
  • The river prawn population has declined due to pollution.
  • The market had a fresh shipment of river prawn today.

Variants and Related Words

• Prawn (n): A common term for various edible, shrimp-like crustaceans. "River prawn" is a specific type of prawn.
• Freshwater prawn (n): A broader category that includes the river prawn and other prawns living in non-saline water.

Synonyms

• Freshwater shrimp: A general term that may be used interchangeably in some contexts, though "river prawn" often specifies a larger species.
• Crayfish (in some regional contexts): Note: This is not a precise synonym, as crayfish are a different type of crustacean, but the terms are sometimes confused colloquially.

Related Phrases

• To go prawning: The activity of catching prawns, which can include river prawns.
  • We went prawning in the river at dawn.
• Prawn fishery: An industry or location focused on catching prawns, including river prawns.
  • The sustainable river prawn fishery is important to the local economy.

Noun

1. large (a foot or more) edible freshwater prawn common in Australian rivers
2. large Australian prawn