2. Verb. (third-person singular of prawn) ¹
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Definition of Prawns
1. prawn [v] - See also: prawn
Lexicographical Neighbors of Prawns
Literary usage of Prawns
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Young Lady's Book: A Manual of Amusements, Exercises, Studies, and Pursuits by Matilda Anne Planche Mackarness (1888)
"DEVILLED prawns. Pick the shells off four dozen fresh-boiled prawns. Knead an
ounce and a half of butter with two cayenne-spoonfuls of cayenne. ..."
2. Oysters and Fish by Thomas Jefferson Murrey (1888)
"The shrimps and prawns are found in salt and brackish water, while the crayfish are
... Curry of prawns. — prawns are at their best served as a curry. ..."
3. A New System of Domestic Cookery: Formed Upon Principles of Economy and by Maria Eliza Ketelby Rundell (1824)
"prawns and Cray-Jish in jelly, a beautiful dish. ... To butter prawns or Shrimps.
Take them out of the shells; and warm them with a little good gravy, ..."
4. The Book of Entrées by Thomas Jefferson Murrey (1886)
"prawns, Deviled, en Coquille.—Simmer a quart of prawns fifteen minutes in water
flavored with a little sharp vinegar, drain and cut them very fine. ..."
5. The Murrey Collection of Cookery Books by Thomas Jefferson Murrey (1895)
"The shrimps and prawns are found in salt and brackish water, while the crayfish are
... Curry of prawns. — prawns are at their best served as a curry. ..."
6. How to Cook Shell-fish by Olive Green (1907)
"TEN WAYS TO COOK prawns BOILED prawns Wash a. pint of prawns and boil for ten
... BUTTERED prawns Melt one tablespoonful of butter, add two of flour, ..."
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