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oys·ter
 oyster
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- pronunciation:
- oI
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- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
any of various edible mollusks found chiefly in shallow water and characterized by a lumpy, irregular bi-valved shell, esp. the pearl oyster.
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| definition 2: |
something with the promise of a prize or reward.
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
oysters, oystering, oystered |
| definition: |
to collect oysters.
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