Meaning of the word crawfish in English

What does crawfish mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

crawfish

US /ˈkrɑː.fɪʃ/
UK /ˈkrɔː.fɪʃ/

Noun

a freshwater crustacean resembling a small lobster, often eaten as food

Example:
We had a delicious crawfish boil last night.
The chef prepared a spicy crawfish étouffée.