A French word for a small shrimp or prawn, used in culinary contexts, particularly in English-speaking cuisine when referring to shrimp dishes.
From French 'crevette' meaning shrimp, ultimately from Old French roots. The word remains popular in English menus and cookbooks, especially in French restaurants and fine dining.
Crevettes on a French menu are tiny shrimp served in fancy restaurants—the fancy French name makes them sound more elegant than just saying 'shrimp,' which is a marketing trick chefs have used for centuries!
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