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oyster

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ˈɔʃtɾɐ/os·tra

Definition

1

Edible marine bivalve mollusc, with a rough and irregular shell.

Usage examples

“Oysters are often served raw with lemon.”
“The Portuguese oyster is highly prized.”

Common combinations

Portuguese oysterPacific oysterraw oystergrilled oyster