Moreton Bay bug en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after Moreton Bay in Queensland, Australia (by way of distinguishing it from the distantly-related Balmain bug (Ibacus peronii), but also found in many parts of the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean.
Meanings
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(Australia) The species Thenus orientalis of the slipper lobster family; a common seafood item.
We settled on cumin-spiced lamb buns, Moreton Bay bug crystal dumplings and the char siu Ōra King salmon fillet.
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moreton Bay bugs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
shovelnose lobster · Balmain bug
Synonyms
Translations (11)
vi tôm hùm mũ ni (Thenus orientalis) · th กุ้งกระดาน (Thenus orientalis) · vi tôm mũ ni (Thenus orientalis) · th กั้งกระดาน (Thenus orientalis) · cmn 東方扁蝦 /东方扁虾 (Thenus orientalis) · id udang kipas (Thenus orientalis) · vi tôm vỗ dẹp trắng (Thenus orientalis) · yue 琵琶蝦 /琵琶虾 (Thenus orientalis) · cmn 琵琶蝦 /琵琶虾 (Thenus orientalis) · ms udang lubuk (Thenus orientalis) · ms udang ketak (Thenus orientalis)