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Oyster Definition & Meaning

oyster
noun
  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
  3. a small muscle on each side of the back of a fowl
verb
  1. gather oysters, dig oysters

"Oyster" in song lyrics

See how oyster is used in real songs:

  • "The world was the oyster"
    Sage Francis — Locksmith
  • "caesarstone oyster"
    AOL — AOL
  • "dog clippers wahl andis oyster"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does oyster mean?
marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters edible body of any of numerous oysters a small muscle on each side of the back of a fowl gather oysters, dig oysters
What part of speech is oyster?
Oyster is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does oyster have?
Oyster has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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