Oyster: meaning, definitions and examples
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oyster
[ หษษชstษr ]
marine animal
An oyster is a marine mollusk that belongs to the family Ostreidae. They are known for their rough, irregular shells and are often found in coastal waters. Oysters are also highly regarded as a delicacy, often consumed raw or cooked.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I had fresh oysters at the seafood restaurant.
- Oysters can filter large quantities of water, improving water quality.
- She shucked an oyster for the first time.
- The fisherman reported a good catch of oysters this season.
Translations
Translations of the word "oyster" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ostra
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคช (seep)
๐ฉ๐ช Auster
๐ฎ๐ฉ kerang
๐บ๐ฆ ััััะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ ostrzyca
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใญ (kaki)
๐ซ๐ท huรฎtre
๐ช๐ธ ostra
๐น๐ท istiridye
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ตด (gul)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุญุงุฑ (mahar)
๐จ๐ฟ รบhoล
๐ธ๐ฐ uลกรญrka
๐จ๐ณ ็ก่ (mวlรฌ)
๐ธ๐ฎ ostra
๐ฎ๐ธ ost
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะธะดะธั (midiya)
๐ฌ๐ช แแกแขแ แ (ostra)
๐ฆ๐ฟ dษniz mษhsulu
๐ฒ๐ฝ ostra
Etymology
The word 'oyster' originates from the Old French word 'oistre', which itself comes from the Latin 'ostrea'. The Latin term is derived from the Greek 'ostreon', meaning shellfish or oyster. Throughout history, oysters have been consumed by various cultures as a source of nutrition and considered a luxury food in many societies. Oysters are often associated with coastal regions where they thrive in brackish and saltwater environments. Over time, the cultivation of oysters has become an important agricultural industry, leading to sustainable harvesting practices to protect wild populations. Oysters also hold cultural significance, often appearing in literature and folklore, symbolizing wealth and prosperity.