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Prawn

usgb/prɔːn/Volume
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Culinary UsagePlay
Prawn is commonly used to describe shellfish in recipes and menus, often in seafood dishes. SlideTry the spicy prawn pasta on the menu.
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Cultural SignificancePlay
'Prawn' may evoke images of luxury or gourmet food in many cultures, suggesting a delicacy. SlideFor our anniversary, we splurged on a prawn dish.
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The type of prawn, like 'tiger' or 'king', indicates size and flavor, and may affect the dish choice. SlideKing prawns are larger and often used for grilling.