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Any of certain marine bivalve mollusks, especially those of the family (the true oysters), usually found adhering to rocks or other fixed objects in shallow water along the seacoasts, or in brackish w

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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

Any of certain marine bivalve mollusks, especially those of the family (the true oysters), usually found adhering to rocks or other fixed objects in shallow water along the seacoasts, or in brackish water in the mouth of rivers.

Cut remaining skin on back. Remove the oyster (choice dark meat in spoon-shaped bone on back) with the leg.
Origin: From , from , reinforced or superseded by , which is from , uistre (compare modern French huître); both lines (Old English and Old French) from , from .. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • “Bluff oyster lovers wanting a feed of the delicacy better get in fast - the main player in the annual harvest is again ending it’s season early.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Mississippi Alabama Sea Grant made a great video about our oyster research. Check it out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpLG...”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Market dinner. Grilled hangar steak, king oyster mushrooms, asparagus, roasted baby beets, goat milk feta, spring mix. Shrooms were slathered w chive butter when they came off the grill. 🍽️ #foodsky #cooking”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “u guys are all dumb its an oyster ... rihanna I understand u❤️”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “"To be a part of something impactful is inspiring." 🗣️ CRCL's Oyster Shell Recycling, Native Plant and Future Coastal Leaders programs help protect local communities and the place we call home. Consider giving this #GiveNOLADay by texting "CRCL" to (844) 844-6844. 📲”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

The delicate oyster-shaped morsel of dark meat contained in a small cavity of the bone on each side of the lower part of the back of a fowl.

He asked a major Chicago retailer with a large store in the heart of the city about the socioeconomic character of his customers. The man replied proudly that the entire range of economic classes was his oyster.
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  • “Build the Ultimate Oyster Bar 🦪 Elevate your oyster game with Sticky Balsamic Pearls! ✨ Your guests will think you're a fine dining chef! 🤤 Discover gourmet pairings that taste incredible! 🍽️ #OysterBar #StickyBalsamic #Gourmet #Seafood #Awardwinning #Productawards”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Gotta get West Ham done and dusted and then the world is our oyster”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Ad: For Sale - VINTAGE ROLEX OYSTER DATEJUST 1601 WIDE BOY CHAMPAGNE DIAL 14K GOLD SS MEN WATCH #VintageWatch #RolexDatejust #LuxuryWatches”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “"whether her Democratic opponent, harbormaster and oyster farmer Graham Platner, would be too far left for the state" Nazi tats are too far left”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “The World Is Her Oyster: adidas Pearlise the Superstar for WNBA’s 30th Anniversary https://www.rawchili.com/4992966/ As the league reaches the milestone (and its players secure a new CBA, clinched in March this year),…”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 27, 2026UK

A pale beige color tinted with grey or pink, like that of an oyster.

Cut remaining skin on back. Remove the oyster (choice dark meat in spoon-shaped bone on back) with the leg.
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