crayfish
Translation
crayfish, crawfish
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
a freshwater crustacean We caught some crayfish in the river.
Similar Words
Synonyms: crawfish, crawdad
Etymology
From Old French 'crevisse', altered by association with 'fish'. The US variant 'crawfish' is closer to the original sound.
Memory Tips
It's a type of 'fish' that 'craws' (crawls). The name combines its movement and habitat.