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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLobster
/ˈlɒb.stər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A large marine crustacean with a long body, muscular tail, and pincers, often considered a delicacy.
"The restaurant is famous for its fresh lobster served with melted butter." - 2
A term used in some regions to refer to a type of large, edible shellfish.
"During the summer, many people enjoy catching lobster off the coast."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'lobster' originates from the Old French term 'l'ostre', which itself comes from the Latin 'locusta', meaning 'grasshopper' or 'locust'. Over time, the term evolved to refer specifically to the marine crustacean we know today, reflecting its prominence in coastal cuisine.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lobster" is said worldwide
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homard
Transliteration: o-mahr
"Le homard est un plat populaire dans les restaurants de fruits de mer."
Hummer
Transliteration: hoom-er
"Der Hummer ist eine Delikatesse in vielen Küstenregionen."
aragosta
Transliteration: ah-rah-goh-stah
"L'aragosta è spesso servita con burro fuso."
langosta
Transliteration: lan-gos-tah
"La langosta es un plato típico en las cenas de lujo."
lagosta
Transliteration: lah-goh-stah
"A lagosta é um prato muito apreciado em restaurantes."
लॉबस्टर
Transliteration: lobastar
"लॉबस्टर समुद्री भोजन का एक लोकप्रिय विकल्प है।"
龙虾
Transliteration: lóng xiā
"龙虾在海鲜餐厅中非常受欢迎。"
랍스터
Transliteration: rabseuteo
"랍스터는 해산물 요리에서 인기 있는 선택입니다."
ロブスター
Transliteration: robusutā
"ロブスターは高級料理として知られています。"
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