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Definition of oyster

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Oyster (n.) Any marine bivalve mollusk of the genus Ostrea. They are usually found adhering to rocks or other fixed objects in shallow water along the seacoasts, or in brackish water in the mouth of rivers. The common European oyster (Ostrea edulis), and the American oyster (Ostrea Virginiana), are the most important species..

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Hamper :: Hamper (n.) A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles; as, a hamper of wine; a clothes hamper; an oyster hamper, which contains two bushels..

Entree :: Entree (n.) In French usage, a dish served at the beginning of dinner to give zest to the appetite; in English usage, a side dish, served with a joint, or between the courses, as a cutlet, scalloped oysters, etc..

Set :: Set (n.) A young oyster when first attached.

Anomia :: Anomia (n.) A genus of bivalve shells, allied to the oyster, so called from their unequal valves, of which the lower is perforated for attachment..

Drome :: Drome (n.) The crab plover (Dromas ardeola), a peculiar North African bird, allied to the oyster catcher..

Sheller :: Sheller (n.) One who, or that which, shells; as, an oyster sheller; a corn sheller..

Beard :: Beard (v. t.) To deprive of the gills; -- used only of oysters and similar shellfish.

Ruche :: Ruche (n.) A pile of arched tiles, used to catch and retain oyster spawn..

Royster :: Royster (n.) Alt. of Roystere.

Shuck :: Shuck (n.) The shell of an oyster or clam.

Drill :: Drill (n.) A marine gastropod, of several species, which kills oysters and other bivalves by drilling holes through the shell. The most destructive kind is Urosalpinx cinerea..

Pickle :: Pickle (v. t.) Vinegar, plain or spiced, used for preserving vegetables, fish, eggs, oysters, etc..

Shuck :: Shuck (v. t.) To deprive of the shucks or husks; as, to shuck walnuts, Indian corn, oysters, etc..

Wash :: Wash (n.) Ten strikes, or bushels, of oysters..

Ostracea :: Ostracea (n. pl.) A division of bivalve mollusks including the oysters and allied shells.

Park :: Park (n.) A partially inclosed basin in which oysters are grown.

Ostrea :: Ostrea (n.) A genus of bivalve Mollusca which includes the true oysters.

Ostriferous :: Ostriferous (a.) Producing oysters; containing oysters.

Bivalve :: Bivalve (a.) Having two shells or valves which open and shut, as the oyster and certain seed vessels..

Oyster-green :: Oyster-green (n.) A green membranous seaweed (Ulva) often found growing on oysters but common on stones, piles, etc..