soft-shell crab

Noun

Meaning

edible crab that has recently molted and not yet formed its new shell

freshly molted crab with new shell still tender and flexible

Source: WordNet

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Uong is still working on the menu, but it will be eclectic New American, with the possibility of things like lamb tacos and fried soft-shell crab. Source: Internet

It’s also soft-shell crab season, and I have a write-up for you on 7x7.com on some of the best places to score that tasty treat. Source: Internet

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