Definition of "king crab" []

• A large crab (Paralithodes camtschatica) inhabiting the coastal waters of Alaska, Japan, and Siberia and valued commercially for its edible flesh. Also called Alaskan king crab. (noun)
• See horseshoe crab. (noun)

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• "We have king crab salad, organic king salmon, short ribs, shrimp fried rice, and wok-roasted spinach."