1. Shrimp-like decapod crustacean having two pairs of pincers; most are edible
   "The chef prepared a spicy prawn curry"
    
2. Any of various edible decapod crustaceans
   "The seafood pasta was loaded with succulent prawns";
   - shrimp

1. Fish for prawns
   "They prawned in the bay all afternoon"

Derived forms: prawns, prawning, prawned

Type of: decapod, decapod crustacean, fish, seafood

Part of: genus Palaemon, Palaemon, prawn cocktail [Brit], shrimp, shrimp cocktail [N. Amer]

Encyclopedia: Prawn