noun

crayfish

crayfish, crawfish

We caught some crayfish in the river.

We caught some crayfish in the river.

Crayfish is a popular dish in some regions.

Crayfish is a popular dish in some regions.

a freshwater crustacean We caught some crayfish in the river.

Synonyms: crawfish, crawdad

From Old French 'crevisse', altered by association with 'fish'. The US variant 'crawfish' is closer to the original sound.

It's a type of 'fish' that 'craws' (crawls). The name combines its movement and habitat.

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