stone crab

noun

: a large brownish edible crab (Menippe mercenaria of the family Xanthidae) found on the southern coast of the U.S. and in the Caribbean area

Examples of stone crab in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web At Keys Fisheries, the menu abounds with local delights like Key West shrimp, conch chowder and jumbo stone crab claws. —

Catherine Garcia, theweek, 5 Mar. 2024 Other only-in-Miami highlights are the stone crab salad, crispy confit and suckling pig. —

Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Apr. 2024 Miami chef Michael Schwartz (Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink) is operating a cafe inside the tent, with pastries, farro salads, Florida stone crabs and more. —

Evan S. Benn, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 The Front Porch This waterfront restaurant in Hatchet Bay offers some of the freshest stone crab on the island. —

Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stone crab

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