Oyster: meaning, definitions and examples

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oyster

 

[ หˆษ”ษชstษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

bivalve, clam, shellfish

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ostra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ€เคช (seep)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Auster

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kerang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒัั‚ั€ะธั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ostrzyca

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใ‚ญ (kaki)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท huรฎtre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ostra

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท istiridye

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตด (gul)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญุงุฑ (mahar)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบhoล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uลกรญrka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‰ก่›Ž (mว”lรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ostra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ost

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะธะดะธั (midiya)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒกแƒขแƒ แƒ (ostra)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™niz mษ™hsulu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,475, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.