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  2. Ostreidae - Wikipedia

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    The Ostreidae, the true oysters, include most species of molluscs commonly consumed as oysters. Pearl oysters are not true oysters, and belong to the order Pteriida. Like scallops, true oysters have a central adductor muscle, which means the shell has a characteristic central scar marking its point of attachment. The shell tends to be irregular ...

  3. Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States

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    While slang is usually inappropriate for formal settings, this assortment includes well-known expressions from that time, with some still in use today, e.g., blind date, cutie-pie, freebie, and take the ball and run. [2] These items were gathered from published sources documenting 1920s slang, including books, PDFs, and websites.

  4. Ostreoidea - Wikipedia

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    [6] In this section, oyster is used to mean "members of Ostreoidea". Oysters of this group generally attach to a substrate by cementing their left valve to it. The two valves are unequal: the attached left valve is larger and more cupped than the right 'lid' (to a greater or lesser extent, depending on the species).

  5. From ‘Basic’ to ‘Boujee,’ Here Are 29 Gen Z Slang Terms To ...

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    Maskot/Getty Images. 6. Delulu. Short for ‘delusional,’ this word is all about living in a world of pure imagination (and only slightly detached from reality).

  6. Eating oysters raw comes with risks. Here's how experts say ...

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    Oysters are saltwater bivalve mollusks, known for being filter feeders, meaning that they get their nutrition from extracting algae and other tiny organisms from the water surrounding them.

  7. Talk:Rocky Mountain oysters - Wikipedia

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    The vast majority of reliable sources for the term "prairie oyster" refer to the drink; in fact, I actually can't find a single one that refers to bovine testicles. Kafziel Complaint Department: Please take a number 22:19, 27 December 2010 (UTC) The Oxford Companion to Food gives 'prairie oyster' as one of many euphemisms for testicles as food.

  8. 20 iconic slang words from Black Twitter that shaped pop culture

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    In honor of Black Twitter's contribution, Stacker compiled a list of 20 slang words it brought to popularity, using the AAVE Glossary, Urban Dictionary, Know Your Meme, and other internet ...

  9. Oyster (disambiguation) - Wikipedia

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    Oyster card, a smart card utilising near field communication used on public transport in and around London, UK; Oyster wave energy converter, a device that transforms the motion of ocean waves to create electricity