sea urchin
noun
: any of numerous echinoderms (class Echinoidea) that are usually enclosed in thin brittle globular tests covered with movable spines
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Raw, cured, seared and dry-aged fish arrive one after the other; a recent menu also included sea urchin, savory egg custard with snow crab and marbled tofu.
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
Lifting the lid revealed a small tart topped with a tongue of Spanish sea urchin, resting on a nubbly bed of cancha nuts.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Expect Hokkaido sea urchin, boxed like a treasure, and more than 800 wines.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
Signature menu dishes include an Oyster tasting menu with fresh native oysters, roasted octopus with marinated bell peppers, olives and basil and spaghetti with sea urchin & green peas.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
Lifting the lid revealed a small tart topped with a tongue of Spanish sea urchin, resting on a nubbly bed of cancha nuts.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Expect Hokkaido sea urchin, boxed like a treasure, and more than 800 wines.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
Signature menu dishes include an Oyster tasting menu with fresh native oysters, roasted octopus with marinated bell peppers, olives and basil and spaghetti with sea urchin & green peas.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Sea urchin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20urchin. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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