stone crab
noun
: a large brownish edible crab (Menippe mercenaria of the family Xanthidae) found on the southern coast of the U.S. and in the Caribbean area
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Go for the stone crabs, the fried chicken, the Key lime pie, or just the classic experience.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
While the star of the show is fresh, local seafood — think stone crabs, shrimp, lobster tails, fish and Key lime pie — live music is another big draw with live bands playing everything from reggae to rock.
—Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
The menu focuses on seafood, premium stone crabs, sushi and USDA prime steaks.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2025
Weiss has mastered the art of cracking stone crabs thanks to the family business.
—Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2024
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
While the star of the show is fresh, local seafood — think stone crabs, shrimp, lobster tails, fish and Key lime pie — live music is another big draw with live bands playing everything from reggae to rock.
—Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
The menu focuses on seafood, premium stone crabs, sushi and USDA prime steaks.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2025
Weiss has mastered the art of cracking stone crabs thanks to the family business.
—Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for stone crab
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“Stone crab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stone%20crab. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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