Meaning of the word shellfish in English

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shellfish

US /ˈʃel.fɪʃ/
UK /ˈʃel.fɪʃ/
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Noun

1.

an aquatic invertebrate, such as a mollusk or crustacean, that has a shell or shell-like exoskeleton and is often eaten as food

Example:
Lobster, crab, and shrimp are types of shellfish.
Some people have severe allergies to shellfish.
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