prawn [prawnprawnsprawnedprawning] BrE [prɔːn] NAmE [prɔːn] noun countable, uncountable (especially BrE) (NAmE usually shrimp) a ↑shellfish with ten legs and a long tail, that can be eaten. Prawns turn pink when cooked. See also: ↑shrimp
Word Origin: late Middle English: of unknown origin.
Example Bank: •For this recipe you need 250g of peeled king prawns.