Langouste (Noun)
Meaning 1
Warm-water lobsters without claws; those from Australia and South Africa usually marketed as frozen tails; caught also in Florida and California.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The restaurant served a succulent langouste tail with a side of garlic butter.
- Langouste is a delicacy in many parts of the world, particularly in fine dining establishments.
- The Australian langouste industry is a significant contributor to the country's seafood exports.
- After a long day of fishing, the crew returned to shore with a haul of fresh langouste.
- The chef's special of the evening was a langouste thermidor, cooked to perfection and presented with flair.
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Meaning 2
Large edible marine crustacean having a spiny carapace but lacking the large pincers of true lobsters.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.