langoustine

noun
UK: /ˌlæŋɡʊˈstiːn/
US: /ˌlɑːnɡʊˈstiːn/

  1. A type of edible shellfish similar to a prawn, but smaller and orange-pink in color.

    1. I ate langoustine at the restaurant last night.
    2. The chef prepared a delicate langoustine bisque with a hint of lemon and thyme.

  2. The meat of this shellfish, often served as a delicacy.

    1. Langoustine is delicious grilled with garlic butter.
    2. The seafood platter included fresh oysters, scallops, and succulent langoustine.

Synonyms

scampi dublin bay prawn prawn
langoustine verb

  1. To hunt for or catch langoustine.

    1. They langoustine in the clear waters of the bay.
    2. Local fisherman langoustine during the season to supply restaurants.

  2. To prepare or cook langoustine for consumption.

    1. He learned to langoustine from his grandmother's recipes.
    2. The restaurant prides itself on how they langoustine in unique and creative ways.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "langoustine" in English means: A type of edible shellfish similar to a prawn, but smaller and orange-pink in color., The meat of this shellfish, often served as a delicacy..

The phonetic transcription of "langoustine" is /ˌlæŋɡʊˈstiːn/ in British English and /ˌlɑːnɡʊˈstiːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "langoustine": scampi, dublin bay prawn, prawn.

Example usage of "langoustine": "I ate langoustine at the restaurant last night.". More examples on the page.