snow crab

noun

: any of several long-legged crabs (genus Chionoecetes, especially C. opilio and C. bairdi) of the eastern north Pacific Ocean and especially Alaska and the western north Atlantic Ocean that are used for food

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Tender Maine lobster tails, snow crab legs, garlic shrimp scampi and Walt's Favorite Shrimp. Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024 Dishes include lobster mac and cheese, gulf shrimp, snow crab and brownie bites. Hannah Ortega, Austin American-Statesman, 4 May 2024 Jumbo snow crab clusters, mussels and littleneck clams are also offered at special prices. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Sep. 2024 Flavor Flav’s Faves includes a Maine lobster tail, snow crab legs, garlic shrimp scampi, bacon macaroni and cheese and the customer’s choice of one side. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for snow crab 

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First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of snow crab was in 1974

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“Snow crab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snow%20crab. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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