mussel

/'mʌsl/

Thân thiện

A chef steams fresh mussels in a white wine broth.

Definition

Noun: 1. A type of bivalve mollusk: A mussel is a small shellfish with a dark, elongated shell in two hinged parts. Mussels typically live attached to surfaces like rocks, piers, or other mussels in saltwater (marine) or freshwater habitats. 2. A seafood: The term also refers to the edible flesh of this mollusk, often cooked and served in its shell.

Examples

• As a living organism:
  • The mussels were firmly attached to the pier's wooden pilings.
  • Freshwater mussels are important for filtering and cleaning river water.
• As food:
  • We ordered a bowl of steamed mussels in a garlic and white wine sauce.
  • Mussels are a popular and sustainable source of seafood.

Advanced Usage

• "Mussel bed": A large group or colony of mussels living together on a surface.
  • The rocky shore was covered with a dense mussel bed.

Variants and Related Words

• Blue mussel (n): A common edible species of marine mussel.
• Zebra mussel (n): A small, invasive freshwater mussel known for causing ecological and industrial problems.

Synonyms

• Bivalve: A broader zoological category for aquatic mollusks with a hinged shell, including mussels, clams, oysters, and scallops.
• Shellfish: A general term for aquatic invertebrates with a shell, including crustaceans like shrimp and mollusks like mussels.

Học thuật

Noun

1. marine or freshwater bivalve mollusk that lives attached to rocks etc.
2. black marine bivalves usually steamed in wine