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Shrimp

/ʃrˈɪmp/
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(noun) Any of many swimming, often edible, crustaceans, chiefly of the infraorder Caridea or the suborder Dendrobranchiata, with slender legs, long whiskers and a long abdomen.

She's made shrimp dumplings and added shiitakes with Sichuan pepper.
This chick is like a shrimp: I like everything about her but her head.
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The seafood restaurant is famous for its delicious grilled ____ served with a spicy garlic dipping sauce.

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