Prawn

usgb/prɔːn/
noun

A small, pink sea creature with a shell and ten legs, which can be eaten.

We had garlic prawns for dinner.
Visual representation of "prawn" - A small, pink sea creature with a shell and ten legs, which can be eaten.

Often appears as...

  • tiger prawn
  • king prawn
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Culinary Usage

Prawn is commonly used to describe shellfish in recipes and menus, often in seafood dishes.

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Try the spicy prawn pasta on the menu.
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Cultural Significance

'Prawn' may evoke images of luxury or gourmet food in many cultures, suggesting a delicacy.

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For our anniversary, we splurged on a prawn dish.
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Size Variations

The type of prawn, like 'tiger' or 'king', indicates size and flavor, and may affect the dish choice.

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King prawns are larger and often used for grilling.
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