Synonyms of oyster

Noun


1. oyster, bivalve, pelecypod, lamellibranch

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

2. huitre, oyster, shellfish

usage: edible body of any of numerous oysters

3. oyster, helping, portion, serving

usage: a small muscle on each side of the back of a fowl

Verb


1. oyster, gather, garner, collect, pull together

usage: gather oysters, dig oysters

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Definition and meaning of oyster (Dictionary)