Definition of Shrimps. Meaning of Shrimps. Synonyms of Shrimps

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Definition of Shrimps

Shrimp
Shrimp Shrimp, v. t. [Cf. AS. scrimman to dry up, wither, MHG. schrimpfen to shrink, G. schrumpfen, Dan. skrumpe, skrumpes, Da. & Sw. skrumpen shriveled. Cf. Scrimp, Shrink, Shrivel.] To contract; to shrink. [Obs.]
Shrimp
Shrimp Shrimp, n. [OE. shrimp; -- probably so named from its shriveled appearance. See Shrimp, v.] 1. (Zo["o]l.) (a) Any one of numerous species of macruran Crustacea belonging to Crangon and various allied genera, having a slender body and long legs. Many of them are used as food. The larger kinds are called also prawns. See Illust. of Decapoda. (b) In a more general sense, any species of the macruran tribe Caridea, or any species of the order Schizopoda, having a similar form. (c) In a loose sense, any small crustacean, including some amphipods and even certain entomostracans; as, the fairy shrimp, and brine shrimp. See under Fairy, and Brine.

Meaning of Shrimps from wikipedia

- A shrimp (pl.: shrimp (US) or shrimps (UK)) is a crustacean (a form of s****fish) with an elongated body and a primarily swimming mode of locomotion –...
- given instant, but like most crustaceans, mantis shrimps' eyes are mounted on stalks. In mantis shrimps, the movement of the stalked eye is unusually free...
- Crustacea (Shrimps and Prawns) of New Zealand". Tuatara. 7 (1). Richardson LR and Yaldwyn JC (1958) A Guide to the Natant Decapod Crustacea (Shrimps and Prawns)...
- White shrimp may refer to "Atlantic white shrimp" – Litopenaeus setiferus "Pacific white shrimp" (Litopenaeus vannamei) - whiteleg shrimp "Indian white...
- Freshwater shrimp are any shrimp which live in fresh water. This includes: Any Caridea (shrimp) which live in fresh water, especially the family Atyidae...
- accessories, Shrimps is now a full RTW label offering a variety of pieces as well as the faux fur outerwear that made its name. Shrimps became famous...
- Shrimper may refer to: A person engaged in the shrimp fishery Cornish Shrimper 19, a British sailboat design Shrimper Records, an American record company...
- name of several small shrimp fritters. Cajun popcorn is a similar dish of peeled crayfish-tail fritters rich of ****es, where shrimps could also be used...
- very small crustaceans with a brownish s**** are called shrimp, and are used to make potted shrimps. They are also used in dishes where they are not the...
- dried foods Padaek Saeujeot Shrimp paste Wikimedia Commons has media related to Dried shrimps. Zhu, Maggie. "Dried Shrimp". Omnivore's Cookbook. Retrieved...