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homard

lobster

noun oh-MAR Rare

Usage Note

Homard refers specifically to the clawed lobster (Homarus gammarus in Europe). It should not be confused with langouste (spiny lobster, which has no claws). Homard à l'armoricaine is a classic French dish of lobster in a tomato-and-cognac sauce.

Examples

"Nous avons commandé un homard au restaurant."

Natural Translation

We ordered a lobster at the restaurant.

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