king crab
noun
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: any of several very large crabs
especially
: one (Paralithoides camtschaticus) of the North Pacific caught commercially for food
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Next up is Honningsvåg, where king crab is pulled from the frigid water all year and where the ship turns around.
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Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025
Their popular uni rice— an indulgence of king crab, uni butter and ikura— can be enjoyed with a supplement of $25.
—Cheryl Tiu, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Like any reputable Manhattan steakhouse, La Tête d’Or offers a lavish seafood tower, available for two or four, that showcases tiers of lobster, oysters, shrimp and king crab.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Then, there’s a hearty dinner, often featuring local Arctic ingredients such as reindeer, king crab and cloudberries.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025
Their popular uni rice— an indulgence of king crab, uni butter and ikura— can be enjoyed with a supplement of $25.
—Cheryl Tiu, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Like any reputable Manhattan steakhouse, La Tête d’Or offers a lavish seafood tower, available for two or four, that showcases tiers of lobster, oysters, shrimp and king crab.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Then, there’s a hearty dinner, often featuring local Arctic ingredients such as reindeer, king crab and cloudberries.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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“King crab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/king%20crab. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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