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Meaning of the word crayfish in English

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crayfish

US /ˈkreɪ.fɪʃ/

UK /ˈkreɪ.fɪʃ/

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Noun

a freshwater crustacean resembling a small lobster, found in rivers and streams and eaten as food.

Example:

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We caught some crayfish in the river.

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Crayfish bisque is a rich and flavorful soup.

Synonym:

crawfish crawdad

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