blue crab

noun

: a large bluish-green edible crab (Callinectes sapidus of the family Portunidae) of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts

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In addition to a selection of bourbon that Combs hand-picked for the bar, Category 10 will serve up a full menu of food inspired by Combs' North Carolina roots, including blue crab cakes, the Smoky Mountain Chicken Sandwich, a barbecue burger and venison meatloaf. Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024 Chesapeake’s new primary logo depicts a blue crab holding a baseball bat with a Maryland state flag attached. Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 22 Nov. 2024 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 Chef Kyle Perkins draws from local farms and rivers for dishes like blue crab agnolotti and Seven Hills tenderloin, plus indulgences like crispy potatoes and caviar. Anna Spiegel, Axios, 21 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for blue crab 

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First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of blue crab was in 1763

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“Blue crab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blue%20crab. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.

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