English Explanatory Dictionary

crab lantern

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of fried pie.

Word forms

crab lantern crab lanterns

Etymology

From at least 1770. Possibly from crabapple and the use of lantern-like slits for ventilation.

Synonyms

fried pie
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