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Rarecrawfish
The correct spelling is crawfish.
How to pronounce crawfish
/ˈkɹɒˌfɪʃ/
nounIPA: /ˈkɹɒˌfɪʃ/
Say it like: Cra-wfi-sh
The correct spelling is crawfish. (Midwest US and Western US) Various freshwater crustaceans, crayfish.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.(Midwest US and Western US) Various freshwater crustaceans, crayfish.
- 2.Various marine crustaceans, rock lobster; especially Jasus lalandii, the Cape crawfish.
- 3.A slur against Anglo-Canadians used in some corners of Quebec (including the Gaspé).
verb
- 1.To backpedal, desert or withdraw (also used with out).
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