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Word: Oyster
Speech Type: Noun
Old English ostre, via Latin from Greek ostreon (related to osteon ‘bone’ and ostrakon ‘shell or tile’); subsequently reinforced by Old French oistre
ˈɔɪstə
any of a number of bivalve molluscs with rough irregular shells. Several kinds are eaten (especially raw) as a delicacy and may be farmed for food or pearls.
Short Definition:true oyster
a shade of greyish white.
Short Definition:shade of greyish white
an oyster-shaped morsel of meat on each side of the backbone in poultry.
Short Definition:oyster-shaped morsel of meat on each side of backbone in poultry
Word: Oyster
Speech Type: Verb
ˈɔɪstə
raise, dredge, or gather oysters
Short Definition:raise, dredge, or gather oysters
Examples:- as a kid he crabbed and oystered for fun
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