prawn
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Noun — A shrimp-like shellfish, often eaten as seafood.
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Etymology
First recorded in the 1400s in Middle English forms like "prayne" and "prane"; its deeper origin is unclear and disputed among etymologists.
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What does “prawn” mean?
The word “prawn” means a shrimp-like shellfish, often eaten as seafood. In plain terms, a type of edible shellfish similar to a shrimp, often larger.
How do you pronounce “prawn”?
“Prawn” is pronounced prawn (/pɹɔn/ in IPA).
How do you use “prawn” in a sentence?
Here is “prawn” used in a sentence: “We ordered a plate of garlic prawns to share.”
What part of speech is “prawn”?
“Prawn” is a noun.
Where does the word “prawn” come from?
The word “prawn” dates back to around 1400 and comes from Middle English. First recorded in the 1400s in Middle English forms like "prayne" and "prane"; its deeper origin is unclear and disputed among etymologists.