oyster meaning and definition

OYSTER noun

Definition of 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
   • synonyms: huitre
3. a small muscle on each side of the back of a fowl

OYSTER verb

Definition of oyster (verb)

1. gather oysters, dig oysters