Meaning of the word prawn in English

What does prawn mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

prawn

US /prɑːn/
UK /prɑːn/
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Noun

1.

a marine crustacean that resembles a large shrimp, many kinds of which are edible

Example:
We ordered a dish with grilled prawns.
She peeled the prawns before adding them to the pasta.
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