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Definition of langoustine

langoustine

/ˌlɑːŋ.ɡəˈstiːn/
lan · gou · stine
Plural:langoustines
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• noun

1

The sweet, delicate tail meat of the Norway lobster eaten as a culinary delicacy, often prepared whole by grilling, poaching, or roasting, or shelled and served as scampi.

Example

"For our anniversary dinner, the chef prepared roasted langoustines drizzled with garlic butter and fresh herbs."

2

A slender, pale orange-pink marine crustacean (Nephrops norvegicus) of the family Nephropidae, native to the northeastern Atlantic Ocean and parts of the Mediterranean Sea, characterized by long, narrow pincers.

Example

"Fishermen in the North Sea haul in traps filled with live langoustines from the muddy seabed."

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• Rhymes for langoustine

• Nearby Words

laneway
langfoss
langley
langoustine
langsat
language
languid

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'langoustine', a diminutive of 'langouste' (spiny lobster), which derives via Old Provençal from Latin 'locusta' (meaning both locust and lobster).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Langoustine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/langoustine
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