blue crab
blue crab
Definition
☆ blue crab
noun
any of a genus (Callinectes) of crabs, esp. a blue-legged, edible swimming species (C. sapidus) of the Atlantic coast of North America
blue crab
Usage Examples
Noun used with modifier
- swimmer: The summer menu includes lots of seafood, such as the blue swimmer crab with pink grapefruit and avocado ( A$19/£8 ).
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