shrimp
Example Sentences
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At the tropical Siren Social Club, I splurged on a gin martini, an appetizer of garlicky Gulf shrimp and pastry-encrusted beef Wellington.
"Let's hold the shrimp down so he can get his kiss!"
From Literature
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Apparently, there are some rare mountain shrimp that can be found there.
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If the person asks you to explain how it works, just pretend to trip, then throw yourself into the shrimp tower, yell something about a shellfish allergy, and run.
From Barron's
Depending on your mood, you might continue with Royal Red shrimp served raw with dots of fermented Scotch bonnet pepper and a dusting of spiced red hibiscus flower.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.