prawn  (prôn)
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n.1. Any of various shrimps, especially one that is large or inhabits fresh water. 2. The flesh of a prawn, used as food. intr.v. prawned, prawn·ing, prawns To fish for prawns.
[Middle English praine, prane.]
prawner n. |
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