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spiny lobster
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Definition of SPINY LOBSTER
: any of several edible crustaceans (family Palinuridae, especially genus Panulirus) distinguished from true lobsters by the simple unenlarged first pair of legs and claws and the spiny carapace
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First Known Use of SPINY LOBSTER
1819
SPINY LOBSTER Defined for Kids
spiny lobster
noun
Definition of SPINY LOBSTER for Kids
: a sea animal that is related to and resembles the lobster
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