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prawn

noun verb

Shrimp-like decapod crustacean having two pairs of pincers; most are edible

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Word length
5
Starts with
P
Ends with
N
Contains
RA
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
B2

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Pronunciation

pɹɔːn

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noun

  1. Shrimp-like decapod crustacean having two pairs of pincers; most are edible

noun

  1. Any of various edible decapod crustaceans

verb

  1. Fish for prawns

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