deviled crab en · NOUN
Etymology
From associating hot or spicy food with the Devil; see devil (verb); compare deviled egg(s), deviled ham, devilled sausages.
Meanings
- (US, uncountable, usually) A crab meat croquette.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| devilled crab | UK, alternative | lexicographic | |
| deviled crabs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |