oyster oyster /ˈɔɪstɝ/

noun

1. () Marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters  ( oyster )
   marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters
    The restaurant is famous for its fresh oysters served with lemon and sauce.
   The restaurant is famous for its fresh oysters served with lemon and sauce.
   
   
2. A small muscle on each side of the back of a fowl  ( oyster )
   a small muscle on each side of the back of a fowl
    The chef prepared a dish using the oyster muscles of the fowl.
   The chef prepared a dish using the oyster muscles of the fowl.
   
   
3. Edible body of any of numerous oysters  ( huitre , oyster )
   edible body of any of numerous oysters
    The oysters were fresh and briny, just the way I like them
   The oysters were fresh and briny, just the way I like them
   

verb

1. Gather oysters, dig oysters  ( oyster )
   gather oysters, dig oysters