carabineros
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A large deep red prawn from the Mediterranean used in Spanish cooking for its strong taste
- noun
- UK
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carabineros
- Fresh carabineros are highly sought after in upscale Spanish restaurants.
Examples
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She was amazed by the bright red color of the carabineros served at the seafood market.
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Many restaurants in Spain serve carabineros as a delicacy.
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The chef prepared grilled carabineros for the special dinner menu.
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The chef prepared a delicious dish with carabineros for the special menu.
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The chef prepared grilled carabineros for the special dinner menu.
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Fresh carabineros are highly sought after in upscale Spanish restaurants.
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She was amazed by the bright red color of the carabineros served at the seafood market.
Surface Forms
carabineros singular
carabineros plural
Etymology
Carabineros is the name for a large, deep red prawn. A helpful way to remember it is that the prawn's bright 'red' color reminded people of the red uniforms of soldiers or police called carabineros, so the seafood got that name.