crayfish
/ˈkreɪfaɪ/ or /ˈkrɑɪfɪʃ/Definitions
1. noun
a small, freshwater crustacean related to lobsters and crabs, often eaten as food
“She caught a crayfish in the river and cooked it for dinner.”
2. noun
the Australian freshwater crayfish, genus Cherax
“The crayfish in the Australian river is an important food source for local wildlife.”