shucked oyster
Shell-free mollusk meat
A shucked oyster is an oyster that has been removed from its shell, ready for eating raw, cooking, or further preparation.
Oysters are sold both in the shell and shucked—the latter more convenient but less fresh.
She ordered a pint of shucked oysters for the stew.
- rawIn original state
- raw barUncooked shellfish counter
- brinyStrongly of salt
- slurpConsume with audible suction
- shellHard outer covering
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