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stone crab
noun
- an edible crab, Menippe mercenaria, of rocky shores from the southern U.S. to Mexico and certain areas of the Caribbean, prized for the meat of its claws.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of stone crab1
An Americanism dating back to 1700–10
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Example Sentences
Since the stone crab is capable of regrowing its claws every 18 months, this break prevents overfishing of the briny delicacy.
From The Daily Beast
When stone crab season opens this Friday, mouths will water across the country, but take a few key pieces of advice.
From The Daily Beast
One local company, George Stone Crab, estimates its haul at 5,000 pounds per day in the Keys alone.
From The Daily Beast
When stone crab season opens Friday, mouths will water across the country, but take a few key pieces of advice.
From The Daily Beast
In one hand, he held tightly clenched, a big stone crab and a large conch.
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