Lobster is a noun referring to a large marine crustacean with a hard shell and prominent claws. In American and British usage it also denotes a reddish color and garments or scenes resembling that hue. The word is commonly used in culinary, seafood, and decorative contexts. Note: The primary meaning is the animal; the color sense arises from the shell’s characteristic reddish hue when cooked.
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