langoustine

noun

lan·​gous·​tine ˌlaŋ-gə-ˈstēn How to pronounce langoustine (audio)
: a small edible lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) of European seas having long slender claws

called also Dublin Bay prawn, Norway lobster

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Top mains include Roast Landes chicken, with Scottish langoustines, sweetcorn and roast chicken sauce and Lake District farmer’s lamb with romero pepper piperade, lamb kofte, fried capers and olives. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 Here, local traditional recipes are reimagined into a gourmet experience—from starters of langoustine ravioli and oysters, farmed from the local salt flats, to the mains of sole Meunière or squid ink risotto with fresh seafood. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 Meanwhile, Sea Salt Saloon serves fresh local seafood like langoustines baked in tarragon sauce and whole panfried sea bass in lemon butter; its lively outdoor seating are is perfect for taking in the atmosphere of this exciting city. Gurdeep Loyal, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2024 Dishes like langoustines with morels and pigeon with tarragon and chervil sauce helped the restaurant earn its first Michelin star earlier this year. Vivian Song, Robb Report, 23 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for langoustine 

Word History

Etymology

French, diminutive of langouste

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of langoustine was in 1946

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“Langoustine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/langoustine. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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