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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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Beyond those are saltwater tanks filled with live lobster, Dungeness crab and white eel.
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Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Linguine laced with spicy ’nduja, Meyer lemon, and local Dungeness crab was a standout, as was the roasted butternut squash with pumpkin-seed salsa verde.
—Emily Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2025
Upon entering the space, you’ll be greeted by a large display of seafood—everything from whole Dungeness crab to sea urchin to razor clams—all flown in daily for patrons to enjoy.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 July 2025
The style is pared down and technically precise, letting products shine while adding a spark of personality, as in Dungeness crab with yuzu kosho butter, perched over silken tofu.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Linguine laced with spicy ’nduja, Meyer lemon, and local Dungeness crab was a standout, as was the roasted butternut squash with pumpkin-seed salsa verde.
—Emily Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2025
Upon entering the space, you’ll be greeted by a large display of seafood—everything from whole Dungeness crab to sea urchin to razor clams—all flown in daily for patrons to enjoy.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 July 2025
The style is pared down and technically precise, letting products shine while adding a spark of personality, as in Dungeness crab with yuzu kosho butter, perched over silken tofu.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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“Dungeness crab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dungeness%20crab. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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