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Vocabulary Entry
oyster
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A marine mollusk with a rough shell that is typically found in saltwater and is valued as food.
Example Sentences
"We enjoyed a platter of fresh oysters for dinner."
"Oysters can be served raw on the half shell."
"Some people believe oysters have aphrodisiac qualities."
V
verb
To gather or harvest oysters from their natural habitat.
Example Sentences
"They oysters during low tide along the coast."
"The fishermen go out to oyster the beds every summer."
"We learned how to oyster responsibly to protect the environment."