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Ostrea

Noun

Sense 1: A type of mollusk that belongs to the family Ostreidae, commonly known as oysters. They are generally found living in shallow marine waters and have a rough, irregularly shaped shell.

Example sentence: I ordered a dozen fresh ostrea from the seafood restaurant.

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Noun

Sense 2: A genus within the family Ostreidae, comprising different species of oysters.

Example sentence: The exquisite taste of Ostrea edulis oysters is highly sought after by gourmet chefs.

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Noun

Sense 3: The hard, calcareous material lining the inside of an oyster's shell, used in jewelry making and decorative art.

Example sentence: The necklace was adorned with a beautiful pendant made of ostrea.

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Adjective

Sense 1: Pertaining to or characteristic of oysters.

Example sentence: The delicate flavor of the ostrea soup delighted the restaurant's patrons.

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