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oyster

/ˈɔɪ.stə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔɪ.stɚ/

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noun

Any of certain marine bivalve mollusks, especially those of the family Ostreidae (the true oysters), usually found adhering to rocks or other fixed objects in shallow water along the seacoasts, or in brackish water in the mouth of rivers.

Examples :

"The restaurant serves fresh oyster on the half shell as an appetizer. "

animal food organism ocean biology nature fish

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noun

The delicate morsel of dark meat contained in a small cavity of the bone on each side of the lower part of the back of a fowl.

Examples :

"My son loves to pick at the roasted chicken after dinner, searching specifically for the oyster - that tiny, tender piece of meat hidden near the backbone. "

food animal bird anatomy part organism

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noun

A pale beige color tinted with grey or pink, like that of an oyster.

Examples :

"The new tablecloth had an oyster color, a pale beige with a hint of gray. "

color appearance

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noun

(by analogy) A person who keeps secrets.

Examples :

"My older sister is an oyster when it comes to her friends' secrets; she never reveals a thing. "

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noun

Examples :

"The oyster stole a textbook from the school library. "

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verb

To fish for oysters.

Examples :

"During the summer months, my grandfather used to oyster in the bay, bringing home fresh seafood for our family. "

food job animal ocean fish nautical

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adjective

Of a pale beige colour tinted with grey or pink, like that of an oyster.

Examples :

"The living room walls were painted an oyster color, creating a calm and relaxing atmosphere. "

color appearance