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blue crab
noun
: a large bluish-green edible crab (Callinectes sapidus of the family Portunidae) of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts
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Soft-Shell Crab Refers to the brief time just after a blue crab molts, during which the entire shell is edible.
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Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Maryland adores blue crabs fished out of the Atlantic.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
Ocean City, Maryland Soak in the Mid-Atlantic culture, enjoy a blue crab meal, and the ambiance of a timeless East Coast beach vacation by walking the wooden Ocean City Boardwalk, which has been delighting visitors for over a century.
—Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Founded in 1672, St. Michaels is now known for its Victorian architecture, maritime culture, and—of course—Maryland blue crab.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
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Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Maryland adores blue crabs fished out of the Atlantic.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
Ocean City, Maryland Soak in the Mid-Atlantic culture, enjoy a blue crab meal, and the ambiance of a timeless East Coast beach vacation by walking the wooden Ocean City Boardwalk, which has been delighting visitors for over a century.
—Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Founded in 1672, St. Michaels is now known for its Victorian architecture, maritime culture, and—of course—Maryland blue crab.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Blue crab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blue%20crab. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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