stone crab
stone crab · stone crabs
A Florida stone crab (Menippe mercenaria, family MenippidaeA Florida stone crab (Menippe mercenaria, family Menippidae.
Meaning
4 sensesA Florida stone crab (Menippe mercenaria, family Menippidae.
A mangrove stone crab (Myomenippe hardwickii, family Menippidae.
A king crab (crustacean of subfamily Lithodinae).
A hairy stone crab (Lomis hirta, family Lomisidae)
More definitions
- large edible crab of the southern coast of the United States (particularly Florida)
- pale flesh with delicate texture and flavor; found in Florida but now very rare
Forms
plural: stone crabs| Singular | stone crab |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- large edible crab of the southern coast of the United States (particularly Florida):Menippe mercenaria
See also
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