prawn
Example Sentences
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It was an oval basket, woven with an interior funnel into which a hapless river prawn had swum.
From Literature
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They roasted the prawns on the deck, and Christopher and Mal were covered to the wrist in shreds of pink shell when a spot appeared in the sky.
From Literature
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Broiled prawns in a gochujang butter, garlic, and chives were served sizzling hot.
From Salon
Ms Hodgson, 40, who works as a vocal coach, was named chef of the day in her appearance on the first episode of the show's 21st series in which she prepared an Indonesian prawn curry.
From BBC
Some say he spent most tea times with New Yorker reporter Emily Hahn, two legends living legendarily, sharing tales over cucumber sandwiches, curried prawns, scones with clotted cream and strong black tea.
From Salon
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