Meaning
Any of various freshwater crayfish, typically of the genus Cherax, valued as food, especially Cherax destructor of southeastern Australia.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Borrowed from Wemba-Wemba yabij.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
crawbobcrawchieghost nipper
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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