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prawn

/prɔːn/noun

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झींगा

Basic word

noun
  1. 1

    [C] BrE

    a small sea creature with a shell, that turns pink when cooked (American shrimp)

    झींगा

    • prawn curry
    • We ate fried prawns by the sea.
    • The prawn curry was very spicy.
    + 1 more example
    • Fishermen sell fresh prawns at the harbour.

    Synonyms shrimp crustacean jhinga

≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

shrimp crustacean jhinga

§Grammar and usage

British and American English: prawn (British) and shrimp (American).

British और American English में prawn (British) और shrimp (American)।

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General knowledge

India is one of the largest exporters of shrimp; Andhra Pradesh leads in shrimp farming (aquaculture).

भारत झींगों के सबसे बड़े निर्यातकों में से एक है; झींगा पालन (aquaculture) में आंध्र प्रदेश अग्रणी है।