Alaskan king crab

noun

: any of three king crabs (Parlithodes camtschaticus, P. platypus, and Lithodes aequispinus) harvested commercially in waters off the coast of Alaska

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At Papi Steak Garage, dine next to the pit lane on a raw bar (Alaskan king crab legs, Golden Ossetra caviar and split Maine lobster tails), passed hors d’oeuvres (wagyu pastrami, lamb lollipops) and carving stations (prime rib roast and Australian New York strip loin). Melinda Sheckells, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024 Along with Hazel's regular brunch items, guests can choose from offerings like soft-shell crab Benedict, prime rib and Alaskan king crab. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 6 May 2024

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1940, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Alaskan king crab was in 1940

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“Alaskan king crab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Alaskan%20king%20crab. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.

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