prawn
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1prawn

noun \ˈprn, ˈprän\

Definition of PRAWN

: any of various widely distributed edible decapod crustaceans: as
a : one (as of the genera Pandalus and Penaeus) that resembles shrimps and has a large compressed abdomen
b : shrimp; especially : a large shrimp
c : langoustine

Origin of PRAWN

Middle English prane
First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with PRAWN

2prawn

intransitive verb

Definition of PRAWN

: to fish for or with prawns
prawn·er noun

First Known Use of PRAWN

1886

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