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Moreton Bay bugs

Moreton Bay bugs is the plural of Moreton Bay bug.

Meaning of Moreton Bay bug

Noun

Moreton Bay bug (plural Moreton Bay bugs)

  1. (Australia) The species Thenus orientalis of the slipper lobster family; a common seafood item.
    • We settled on cumin-spiced lamb buns, Moreton Bay bug crystal dumplings and the char siu Ōra King salmon fillet.2021 February, The Road Ahead, Brisbane, page 37, column 1
    Synonyms:
    crayfish

Questions about Moreton Bay bugs

What is Moreton Bay bugs the plural of?
Moreton Bay bugs is the plural of Moreton Bay bug.

Words near Moreton Bay bugs in the dictionary

  1. Moretas
  2. Moreton
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  4. Moreton Bay ash
  5. Moreton Bay bug
  6. Moreton Bay bugs
  7. Moreton Bay chestnut
  8. Moreton Bay chestnuts
  9. Moreton Bay fig
  10. Moreton Bay figs
  11. Moreton Bay lily

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