bluepoint
bluepoint · bluepoints
A small oyster, of species Crassostrea virginica, from the eastern United States seaboardA small oyster, of species Crassostrea virginica, from the eastern United States seaboard.
Meaning
2 sensesA small oyster, of species Crassostrea virginica, from the eastern United States seaboard.
A colourpoint cat with blue markings.
More definitions
- small edible oyster typically from the southern shore of Long Island
- oysters originally from Long Island Sound but now from anywhere along the northeastern seacoast; usually eaten raw
Translations
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Named after Blue Point, New York From blue + point.Forms
plural: bluepointsSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- small edible oyster typically from the southern shore of Long Island:blue point
- oysters originally from Long Island Sound but now from anywhere along the northeastern seacoast; usually eaten raw:blue point