I had lobster for dinner.
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First Known Use: before 12th century
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same year: an ocean animal that has a long body, a hard shell, and a pair of large claws and that is caught for food
: the meat of the lobster eaten as food
See words that rhyme with lobster Spanish Central: Translation of lobster Nglish: Translation of lobster for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about lobster
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