"lobsterling" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lobsterlings [plural]
Etymology: From lobster + -ling. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|lobster|ling|id2=diminutive}} lobster + -ling Head templates: {{en-noun}} lobsterling (plural lobsterlings)
  1. A young or miniature lobster. Categories (topical): Size Categories (lifeform): Astacideans, Baby animals

Inflected forms

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