green oyster

English

Noun

green oyster (plural green oysters)

  1. An oyster that exhibits a greenish color, typically due to the presence of phytoplankton or other algae in its diet or gills.
  2. (uncommon) Certain edible seaweeds or algae that have a green coloration.
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