LOBSTER Meaning and
Definition
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Lobster, noun:
A lobster is a large marine crustacean belonging to the family Nephropidae or Homaridae, typically found in oceans and seas around the world. Known for its distinctive appearance, the lobster has a long, segmented body covered by a hard exoskeleton, with two large front claws used for catching prey and defense. It is highly valued as seafood and is popular in culinary preparations worldwide.
Typically ranging in color from greenish-brown to reddish-brown, lobsters have a pair of large antennae, compound eyes, and numerous legs, the first pair often modified as pincers. They inhabit crevices and rocky areas on the ocean floor, feeding on a variety of small fish, mollusks, and other crustaceans.
Due to their popularity as a delicacy, lobsters are commercially harvested using various methods, including traps and nets. They are commonly found in seafood restaurants and markets, where they are cooked by boiling or steaming and served with melted butter or as an ingredient in various dishes such as lobster bisque, lobster rolls, or surf and turf combinations. Lobster meat is prized for its tender, sweet flavor and often enjoyed on special occasions or as a luxurious treat.
In addition to their economic and culinary significance, lobsters have cultural symbolism as creatures associated with the sea and often depicted in various forms of art and literature.
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A well-known crustacean, having a many-jointed body and large claws.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of LOBSTER
The word "lobster" is derived from the Old English "loppestre", which in turn came from the Medieval Latin "loberius" and the Old French "lobestre". These terms were used to refer to a type of crustacean, specifically a sea creature with long, slender claws. The exact origins of the word in earlier languages are uncertain, but it is believed to potentially have Germanic or Celtic roots.
Idioms with the word LOBSTER
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die for want of lobster sauce
The idiom "die for want of lobster sauce" refers to a situation where something trivial or unnecessary is given undue importance and can lead to extreme consequences. It can also be used to emphasize the absurdity of a situation where something insignificant becomes a matter of life or death.
Similar spelling words for LOBSTER
- crab-lobster,
- lipaciduria,
- bolster,
- LPWSTR,
- luster,
- leapster,
- lobster-backed,
- Lobsters,
- LPSTR,
- LOBSTAR,
- Lobstein,
- lobbyist,
- lybster,
- Lobster-boat,
- lobster-red,
- lobsterman.
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