stone crab

Definition of stone crab

: a large brownish edible crab (Menippe mercenaria of the family Xanthidae) found on the southern coast of the U.S. and in the Caribbean area

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Recent Examples on the Web An expanded seafood department will offer Florida Keys lobster, Florida stone crab and shrimp. — Ron Hurtibise, sun-sentinel.com, "Winn Dixie will replace Earth Fare in Boynton Beach. Here’s the rundown on vacant groceries in South Florida.," 6 Nov. 2020 This time of year, the state’s signature stone crab claws are in season. — Eleanore Park, WSJ, "Online Seafood Buying Guide: Where the Chefs Shop," 10 Dec. 2020 The primary target from Georgia through Florida is the Florida stone crab. — Popular Science, "14 wild edibles you can pull right out of the ocean," 19 Oct. 2020 For the indecisive, there’s the Chilled Seafood Platter with a selection of lobster, shrimp, stone crab, oysters, clams and ceviche over shaved ice for either two or four people for market price. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, sun-sentinel.com, "Remember Jimbo’s Sandbar in Hollywood? Now it’s Tiki Tiki.," 30 Oct. 2020 There are state size and number limits on stone crab claws that can be harvested by recreational collectors. — Popular Science, "14 wild edibles you can pull right out of the ocean," 19 Oct. 2020 The result: about 4,000 pounds of fresh stone crab ready for hungry Floridians. — Chris Perkins, sun-sentinel.com, "Stone crab season is under way with a mix of optimism and uncertainty under a coronavirus cloud," 16 Oct. 2020 Celebrate the kick off of the season with fresh Florida stone crab claws and live music on the waterfront. — Kara Franker, Southern Living, "The Ultimate Travel Guide to Naples, Florida," 6 July 2020 Making things even better, the Super Bowl overlaps with stone crab season. — Larry Bleiberg, USA TODAY, "Super Bowl LIV: A NFL Hall of Famer shares 10 great places to check out in Miami," 31 Jan. 2020

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11 Jan 2021

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“Stone crab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stone%20crab. Accessed 15 Jan. 2021.

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