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oysters

/ˈɔɪstərz/

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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 :

"We ate fresh oysters at the seafood restaurant by the beach. "

animal food ocean biology 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 dad always fights with my uncle over who gets the oysters when we roast a chicken. "

food animal bird part anatomy

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noun

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

Examples :

"The living room walls were painted an oysters shade, a soft neutral that made the room feel calm. "

color appearance

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noun

(by analogy) A person who keeps secrets.

Examples :

"Maria is an oyster when it comes to her friend's personal problems; she never reveals anything she's told in confidence. "

character person

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noun

Examples :

"The store detective kept a close eye on the oysters near the electronics, knowing they had a history of stealing. "

person action police law job