langoustine

noun

lan·​gous·​tine ˌlaŋ-gə-ˈstēn 

: a small edible lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) of European seas having long slender claws

called also Dublin Bay prawn, Norway lobster

Examples of langoustine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Chef Raue grew up in the neighborhood, and the restaurant, open since 2019, has become known for its Peking Duck; wasabi langoustine; Gochujang wagyu beef with red peppers; and hake with miso and mandarin. —Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019

Couples can opt for the Seafood Platter—an ocean feast with spiny lobster, red king and blue crab, langoustines, Argentinian shrimps, sea scallops, and wild clams. —Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

Another spot-on wine pairing came from a lively, layered Maison Lou Dumont Bourgogne Blanc with a sweet langoustine from Normandy. —Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025

Also called langoustines or prawns, scampi are similar to shrimp, but they’re not typically found in oceans near the U.S. —Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, diminutive of langouste

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for langoustine

• acini
• aldine
• arsine
• carinii
• cosine
• delphine
• domine
• latine
• leucine
• ovine
• pennine
• porcine