Jonah Crab (Noun)
Meaning
Large red deep-water crab of the eastern coast of North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The fishermen hauled in a massive catch of Jonah crabs, which would make for a lucrative payday at the market.
- Culinary enthusiasts prized the Jonah crab's succulent meat for use in bisques and chowders.
- In the dimly lit restaurant, the steamed Jonah crab legs glistened with butter, enticing diners to dig in.
- Researchers studying the marine ecosystem off the coast of Maine were particularly interested in the Jonah crab's role in the food chain.
- A fisherman from the Gulf of Maine spoke proudly of his family's long tradition of harvesting Jonah crabs in the icy waters.