field lobster
n.— «“Field lobster tail” is another name for crawfish or those delicious creatures resembling miniature lobsters that live in rice fields. If crawfish are not available, you can substitute chopped lobster meat, which we did.» —“You Asked For It” by Suzanne S. Jones Sun-Sentinel (Florida) Oct. 26, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
Carmen in Jacksonville, Florida, was told she was pretty as a speck of puff. The more common simile is pretty as a speckled pup or cute as a speckled pup. This is part of a complete episode.
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