crustacé
crustacean, shellfish
noun krüs-tah-SEH Rare
Origin: From Latin crusta (crust, shell).
Usage Note
Crustacé is the zoological and culinary term covering shrimp, crab, lobster, and similar shell-bearing animals. In menus you will see fruits de mer (seafood) as the broader category, with crustacés (crustaceans) distinguished from mollusques (molluscs). The plural crustacés is common on allergen labels.
Examples
"Le homard est un crustacé apprécié."
Natural Translation
Lobster is a prized crustacean.

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