lobster

Meanings

• noun

  A large marine crustacean with a hard shell, having a long tail and powerful claws, living in the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans.

• noun

  A type of seafood, particularly popular in high-end restaurants and often served boiled, steamed, or baked.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlɑb.stɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

lobsterback , redcoat

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lobster
crustacean , canister , anesthesian

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Variants

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lobster , lobster caterpillar , lobsterlike , lobsters , lobster claw , lobster claws , lobster pot , lobster pots , lobster trap , lobster shift , lobster shifts , lobster trick , lobster thermidor , lobsters thermidor , lobster traps , hanging lobster claw , hanging lobster claws , Norway lobster , Norway lobsters , rock lobster , rock lobsters , spiny lobster , spiny lobsters

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Etymology

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The word 'lobster' comes from the Old English word 'lopestra', meaning 'painted one'. This may refer to the brightly colored shells of these crustaceans.

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Trivia

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1. Lobsters have blue blood, which is copper-based rather than iron-based like human blood.

2. Lobsters have two main eyes and three smaller eyes called photophores, which help them detect light.

3. The largest recorded lobster weighed over 44 pounds (20 kilograms).

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Related Concepts

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1. Seafood: Lobster is a type of seafood, which is a food obtained from bodies of water.

2. Crustacean: Lobster is a type of crustacean, which is a group of animals characterized by a hard exoskeleton and jointed limbs.

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Culture

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Lobster is often considered a delicacy and is a popular ingredient in various dishes, such as lobster thermidor, lobster roll, and lobster bisque. In literature, lobster has been used as a symbol of wealth and luxury in works such as 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

How to Memorize "lobster"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, red crustacean with long antennae and powerful claws. Visualize the way it moves and the way it looks when cooked and served.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lobster' with luxury and wealth, as it is often considered a delicacy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lots Of Big Shells To Eat Richly' to remember the word 'lobster'.

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