raccoon oyster
raccoon oyster · raccoon oysters
An oyster growing on the shores of the sea, having a narrow and elongated shellAn oyster growing on the shores of the sea, having a narrow and elongated shell.
Meaning
1 senses(US)An oyster growing on the shores of the sea, having a narrow and elongated shell.
Origin
So called because they were commonly eaten by raccoons.So called because they were commonly eaten by raccoons.
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Forms
plural: raccoon oysters| Singular | raccoon oyster |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsSee also
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