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Definition of Lobster
1. Noun. Flesh of a lobster.
Generic synonyms: Shellfish
Specialized synonyms: American Lobster, Maine Lobster, Northern Lobster, European Lobster, Langoustine, Norwegian Lobster, Scampo, Lobster Tail
Terms within: Coral, Tomalley
2. Noun. Any of several edible marine crustaceans of the families Homaridae and Nephropsidae and Palinuridae.
Group relationships: Reptantia, Suborder Reptantia
Specialized synonyms: True Lobster, Nephrops Norvegicus, Norway Lobster, Crawfish, Crayfish, Langouste, Rock Lobster, Sea Crawfish, Spiny Lobster
Terms within: Pleopod, Swimmeret
Definition of Lobster
1. n. Any large macrurous crustacean used as food, esp. those of the genus Homarus; as the American lobster (H. Americanus), and the European lobster (H. vulgaris). The Norwegian lobster (Nephrops Norvegicus) is similar in form. All these have a pair of large unequal claws. The spiny lobsters of more southern waters, belonging to Palinurus, Panulirus, and allied genera, have no large claws. The fresh-water crayfishes are sometimes called lobsters.
2. n. As a term of opprobrium or contempt: A gullible, awkward, bungling, or undesirable person.
Definition of Lobster
1. Adjective. red-colored, especially from a sunburn. ¹
2. Noun. A crustacean of the ''Nephrodidae'' family, normally red in colour, with claws, which is used as an expensive seafood. ¹
3. Noun. (historical) A soldier or officer of the imperial British Army (due to their red or scarlet uniform). ¹
4. Noun. (slang) An Australian twenty dollar note, due to its reddish-orange colour. ¹
5. Verb. To fish for lobsters. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Lobster
1. to fish for lobsters (marine crustaceans) [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Lobster
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Lobster
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