Petit crustacé de la famille du homard (nephrops) pourvu de longues pinces.
ETYM Old Eng. prane, of unknown origin; cf. Latin perna a sea mussel.
Any of various shrimps of the suborder Natantia (“swimming”), of the crustacean order Decapoda, as contrasted with lobsters and crayfishes, which are able to “walk”. Species called prawns are generally larger than species called shrimps.
1. Any of various edible decapod crustaceans; SYN. shrimp.
2. Shrimp-like decapod crustacean having two pairs of pincers; most are edible.
Large shrimp sauteed in oil or butter and garlic.
Any of several large shrimps (prawns) prepared broiled or fried and served hot.
A usually large shrimp; also; large shrimp prepared with a garlic-flavored sauce