long-clawed prawn

Definitions of long-clawed prawn
  1. noun
    large (a foot or more) edible freshwater prawn common in Australian rivers
    synonyms: Palaemon australis, river prawn
    see moresee less
    type of:
    prawn
    shrimp-like decapod crustacean having two pairs of pincers; most are edible
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘long-clawed prawn'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family