shrimp
noun/ʃrɪmp/
Frequency rank: #5,448 most common English word
Meaning
A small shellfish with a curved body and long antennae, often eaten as food.
Example sentence
The chef added fresh shrimp to the pasta and tossed it with garlic and olive oil.
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