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Dungeness crab
noun
Dunge·ness crab
ˌdən-jə-ˌnes- 
: a large edible crab (Metacarcinus magister) of the Pacific coast of North America from Alaska to California
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Ecola Restaurant & Market The Oregon Coast is known for its seafood, especially fresh oysters, Dungeness crab, clams, and albacore tuna.
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Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2026
Pair either with Dungeness crab, cioppino or scallops with crab risotto.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The savory courses conclude with a donabe filled with rice and seasonal ingredients like Dover sole and Dungeness crab.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
Among its Southern Tamil Nodu dishes are Dungeness crab with coconut rice, and gunpowder dosa.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
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Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2026
Pair either with Dungeness crab, cioppino or scallops with crab risotto.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The savory courses conclude with a donabe filled with rice and seasonal ingredients like Dover sole and Dungeness crab.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
Among its Southern Tamil Nodu dishes are Dungeness crab with coconut rice, and gunpowder dosa.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
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“Dungeness crab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dungeness%20crab. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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