langoustine

noun

lan·​gous·​tine ˌlaŋ-gə-ˈstēn How to pronounce langoustine (audio)
: a small edible lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) of European seas having long slender claws

called also Dublin Bay prawn, Norway lobster

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Cod, salmon, and haddock are the most common, along with langoustines, a favorite for most local gourmands. Claire Volkman, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025 The langoustine is grilled over binchotan, adding a touch of bitterness to the sweet crustacean that arrives swimming in an elegant crème fraiche, which is given a slight vegetal touch with the shiso oil. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024 The hot and sour langoustine soup at Fysh FYSH at The Singapore EDITION Outdoor dining at Fysh FYSH at The Singapore EDITION After a shopping trip on Orchard Road but before dinner at Fysh, head to the Artyzen Singapore hotel for a sunset cocktail in the rooftop garden. Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Dec. 2024 The enormous tapas tower is a Dolce Vitae hit up there, with items like roast beef baguette with chimichurri sauce, langoustine and scallop in an Indian panipuri puff, and Iberian ham with quail egg. John Oseid, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for langoustine 

Word History

Etymology

French, diminutive of langouste

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of langoustine was in 1946

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“Langoustine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/langoustine. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.

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