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prawn

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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

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