snow crab

noun

: any of several long-legged crabs (genus Chionoecetes, especially C. opilio and C. bairdi) of the eastern north Pacific Ocean and especially Alaska and the western north Atlantic Ocean that are used for food

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Choose from red king crab, golden king crab, Dungeness crab, or snow crab. Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025 There’s also miso butter snow crab and A5 wagyu for those seeking something richer. David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2025 Lowcountry in Chinatown: A lunchtime special with snow crab clusters, shrimp, corn, potatoes and cornbread. Noon–3pm. $36. Moyo Adeolu, Axios, 17 Apr. 2025 One Atlanta seafood lover walked viewers through the process step-by-step, opting for three pounds of shrimp and two pounds of snow crab legs with Cajun spices and lemon pepper. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for snow crab

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1974, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of snow crab was in 1974

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“Snow crab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snow%20crab. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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