tiger prawn

noun — 2 senses

noun

Etymology It has stripes reminiscent of those of a tiger.

A large marine crustacean (Penaeus monodon), widely reared for food

A brown tiger prawn or common tiger prawn (Penaeus esculentus)

Derived terms: brown tiger prawn, common tiger prawn, giant tiger prawn, green tiger prawn, grooved tiger prawn

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