langoustine

noun

lan·​gous·​tine ˌlaŋ-gə-ˈstēn 

: a small edible lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) of European seas having long slender claws

called also Dublin Bay prawn, Norway lobster

Examples of langoustine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

First courses include tomato spaghetti and paccheri with langoustines, lemon, and tarragon, and cold legume soup with Swiss chard and lemon. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

His focus is seafood, with Norwegian langoustine and scallops among the best in the world, but there’s also plenty of delicious local lamb and beef to source. — Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Combinations are inventive with one dish pairing langoustine with cacao and lion’s mane mushroom and another bringing together lamb with cockles. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026

My assignment in Croatia was to write about the Adriatic Coast—about saltwater and islands, olive oil and langoustines, lavender and wildflowers, local tales and ancient legends, the lapse of empires, and the pursuit of health. — Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, diminutive of langouste

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for langoustine

• acini
• aldine
• amine
• arsine
• carinii
• cosine
• delphine
• domine
• latine
• ovine
• pennine
• porcine