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Taschenkrebs

edible crab

noun TASH-en-kreps Rare
Animals & Nature Sea Creatures

Usage Note

Taschenkrebs (Cancer pagurus) is the edible crab, a large-clawed crab caught in the North Sea and Atlantic. It is the crab most commonly found on German menus and at fish counters, prized for its firm, sweet claw meat. Its pie-crust shell edge is distinctive.

Examples

"Die Klauen des Taschenkrebses enthalten das meiste Fleisch und werden oft einzeln verkauft."

Natural Translation

The claws of the edible crab contain the most meat and are often sold individually.

Literal Translation

The claws of-the edible-crab contain the most meat and are often individually sold.

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