prawn cocktailnoun [ C or U ]
uk/ˌprɔːn ˈkɒk.teɪl/us/ˌprɑːn ˈkɑːk.teɪl/UK US shrimp cocktaila salad made with prawns, lettuce, and tomatoes in a cold sauce, usually eaten as a starter (= small dish served before a main course) and often served in a glass
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