seed oyster
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seed oyster
n.
A young oyster, especially one suitable for transplanting to another bed.
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seed oyster
n
(Animals) a young oyster, esp a cultivated oyster, ready for transplantation
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seed′ oy`ster
n.
a very young oyster, esp. one suitable for transplanting to start an oyster bed.
[1880–85]
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Noun | 1. | seed oyster - a young oyster especially of a size for transplantation oyster - marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters |
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