king crab

noun

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: any of several very large crabs
especially : one (Paralithoides camtschaticus) of the North Pacific caught commercially for food

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The Gold Standard Roll is available for a limited time at select Nobu Restaurants and is a sushi roll featuring king crab wrapped in salmon that is then garnished with gold flakes and caviar, and served with yuzu sauce. Aly Walansky, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025 Seasonal specials include the beef Wellington and John Dory and classics like the jumbo king crab legs. Monica Eng, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024 Parties of 6-12 can opt for a three-course dinner including lobster bisque, king crab, Brussels sprouts and pumpkin pie for $100. Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 19 Nov. 2024 At Whisky & Ramen, the wagyu carpaccio and Japanese whisky pork buns are fan favorites, while at Altura Bistro, the new American menu highlights king crab, halibut, and scallops. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for king crab 

Word History

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of king crab was in 1612

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“King crab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/king%20crab. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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king crab

noun
1
2
: any of several very large crabs

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