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Etymology of the English word oyster

the English word oyster

Derivations in English

oystered, oysterfish, oystering, oysterman, oystercatcher

Cognates

Dutch oester, French huître, German Auster, Icelandic ostra, Italian ostrica, Latin ostrea, Provençal ostra, Swedish ostron

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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