deveined
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /dɪˈveɪnd/
KK: /dɪˈveɪnd/
adjective
Definition
Describes food, especially seafood, that has had its veins taken out to make it cleaner and more pleasant to eat.
Example
The chef prepared a delicious dish using deveined shrimp.
Conversation
Did you try the shrimp at the new restaurant?
Yes, they were amazing, especially because they were deveined perfectly.
That's good to hear! I always avoid shrimp if they're not deveined.
I know what you mean; it makes such a difference in taste.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cleaned
purged
trimmed
Antonyms
uncleaned
tainted
contaminated
verb
Definition
To remove the vein from shrimp or other seafood, making it ready for cooking or eating.
Example
She deveined the shrimp before adding them to the stir-fry.
Tense Forms
Past: deveined
Past Participle: deveined
Conversation
Did you know I deveined the shrimp for our dinner?
Really? I always find that part a bit tricky.
Yeah, it was easier than I thought it would be!
Root Explanation
Deveined → It is formed from "de-" (meaning removal or reversal) and "vein" (from Old French *veine*, meaning a channel or duct). The word "deveined" means to have the veins removed, particularly in the context of preparing shrimp or other seafood.
Memory Tip
Think of 'removing' ('de-') the 'veins' from shrimp — that's what deveined means.
Visually Confused Words
veined
eveline
deviled
defined
bevined