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oyster

[oi-ster] / ˈɔɪ stər /






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Platner, with his war record, oyster farmer's gnarled hands, and plain talk, seemed to fit the bill.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

Her vision is not a single large company, but a network of small family farms - something closer to the quiet expansion of oyster aquaculture along the New England coast.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Kelp, he says, carries the character of the water it grew in - the same quality that wine people call terroir and oyster people call merroir.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Tina Manos, 69, said she is concerned about the effect on the area’s economy, including oyster farms, the aquaculture industry and tourism.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

There was barbecued pork, roast pork with an oyster sauce, and cold boiled chicken.

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep




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