oyster (n.)

  1. marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters

  2. edible body of any of numerous oysters

    [ Syn: huitre ]

  3. a small muscle on each side of the back of a fowl

    oyster (v.)

  1. gather oysters, dig oysters

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