sea crayfish

or sea crawfish

noun

1. spiny lobster.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sea crayfish¹

First recorded in 1595–1605

Example Sentences

They have also small hoop nets, in which they catch lobsters, and sea crayfish.

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Sea crayfish, which grow to a very large size, are not much esteemed in this country.

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I am accused of collecting vermiculated oysters, striped cockle-shells, and sea crayfish.

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