Dublin Bay prawn

noun

Dub·​lin Bay prawn ˈdə-blən-ˈbā- How to pronounce Dublin Bay prawn (audio)

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Room service included fresh Dublin Bay prawns (Irish langoustines) on an open-faced sandwich to die for. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026

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First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Dublin Bay prawn was in 1949

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“Dublin Bay prawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dublin%20Bay%20prawn. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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