stone crab
noun
: 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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The meal begins with a crisp raw bar featuring Maine lobster, stone crab, west coast oysters and more.
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Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Dunne posted an Instagram Carousel with photos commemorating the trip, which included spending time at the beach and eating some classic Florida stone crab.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
Go for the stone crabs, the fried chicken, the Key lime pie, or just the classic experience.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
While the star of the show is fresh, local seafood — think stone crabs, shrimp, lobster tails, fish and Key lime pie — live music is another big draw with live bands playing everything from reggae to rock.
—Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
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Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Dunne posted an Instagram Carousel with photos commemorating the trip, which included spending time at the beach and eating some classic Florida stone crab.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
Go for the stone crabs, the fried chicken, the Key lime pie, or just the classic experience.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
While the star of the show is fresh, local seafood — think stone crabs, shrimp, lobster tails, fish and Key lime pie — live music is another big draw with live bands playing everything from reggae to rock.
—Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Stone crab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stone%20crab. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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