devein

 [dee-veyn]  

de·vein

   [dee-veyn]
verb (used with object)
to remove the dark dorsal vein of (a shrimp).
Origin:
de- + vein
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Main Entry:  devein
Part of Speech:  v
Definition:  to remove the vein or veins or digestive tract (dorsal vein) of a shrimp or other prawn
Usage:  cooking
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