Huitre - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Huitre is the French word for oyster, a type of edible shellfish found in marine habitats. Oysters are often consumed raw or cooked and are prized for their delicate flavor.
Definition:
A marine mollusk with a rough irregular shell, often cultivated for food or pearls.
Synonyms:
oyster, bivalve, mollusk, shellfish
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
land animal, plant
Common Collocations:
oyster bed, oyster shell, oyster knife, oyster bar
Derivatives:
oysterman, oystering
Usage Tips:
Use "huître" (French) or "oyster" (English) correctly by referring to the shellfish or metaphorically to a reserved person.
Common Phrases:
happy as an oyster, the world is your oyster, pearl in an oyster
Etymology:
From Old French "uistre," derived from Latin "ostrea," from Greek "ostreon."
Examples:
- 1. She found a pearl inside the huître at the beach.
- 2. Huîtres are often served raw with lemon at seafood restaurants.
- 3. He shucked the huître carefully to avoid cutting his hand.
- 4. The huître bed was thriving after the conservation efforts.