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oyster
[oi-ster]
noun
any of several edible, marine, bivalve mollusks of the family Ostreidae, having an irregularly shaped shell, occurring on the bottom or adhering to rocks or other objects in shallow water.
the oyster-shaped bit of dark meat in the front hollow of the side bone of a fowl.
Slang.a closemouthed or uncommunicative person, especially one who keeps secrets well.
something from which a person may extract or derive advantage.
The world is my oyster.
verb (used without object)
to dredge for or otherwise take oysters.
oyster
/ ˈɔɪə /
noun
any edible marine bivalve mollusc of the genus Ostrea, having a rough irregularly shaped shell and occurring on the sea bed, mostly in coastal waters
( as modifier )
oyster farm
oyster knife
any of various similar and related molluscs, such as the pearl oyster and the saddle oyster ( Anomia ephippium )
the oyster-shaped piece of dark meat in the hollow of the pelvic bone of a fowl
something from which advantage, delight, profit, etc, may be derived
the world is his oyster
informala very uncommunicative person
verb
(intr) to dredge for, gather, or raise oysters
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of oyster1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
Toss it with fresh lobster chunks, enrobe cutlets with hollandaise and bread crumbs before frying, or make the most luscious broiled oysters you've ever had.
A variety of species, including avocets, oyster catchers and black-tailed godwits, probe the mud for food and nest on the land between lagoons and streams.
The deal also benefits shellfish producers after the EU banned British fishermen from selling live mussels, oysters, clams, cockles and scallops to its member states in 2021.
"We've got loads of nutshells, oyster shells, bits of pipe, broken wine bottles and chicken bones."
Inside: Sugar Bombs cereal, BlamCo mac and cheese, deviled eggs, caviar, oysters and mixed nuts.
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