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Dungeness crab
noun
Dunge·ness crab
ˌdən-jə-ˌnes- 
: a large edible crab (Metacarcinus magister) of the Pacific coast of North America from Alaska to California
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Among its Southern Tamil Nodu dishes are Dungeness crab with coconut rice, and gunpowder dosa.
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Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Chris Larsen, co-founder of Ripple and head of the Clean Break Fund, is pushing for changes to the way California manages its commercial Dungeness crab season.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Garrison personally delivered Dungeness crab and black truffle to start, followed by a sturgeon and split pea dish inspired by his wife's love for the soup.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Get dinner for two with appetizers, a Dungeness crab, garlic noodles, dessert and wine or beer for $118.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Chris Larsen, co-founder of Ripple and head of the Clean Break Fund, is pushing for changes to the way California manages its commercial Dungeness crab season.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Garrison personally delivered Dungeness crab and black truffle to start, followed by a sturgeon and split pea dish inspired by his wife's love for the soup.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Get dinner for two with appetizers, a Dungeness crab, garlic noodles, dessert and wine or beer for $118.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Dungeness crab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dungeness%20crab. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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