Mussel ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Mussel ( noun )

1. A marine bivalve mollusk with a dark blue-black shell that is found along coasts and in estuaries.
2. The edible part of such a mollusk.

Origin:

Middle english mussel, from old english mussel, muscel, probably of celtic origin.

Examples:

1. Mussels are a popular seafood dish in many coastal towns.
2. She gathered a bucket of mussels from the rocky shore.
3. The mussels were cooked in a white wine and garlic sauce.
4. Mussels are filter feeders, which means they strain plankton and other small organisms from the water.
5. The shells of mussels are sometimes used to make decorative items such as lamp bases and picture frames.

(As a verb)

Mussel ( verb )

1. A marine bivalve mollusk with a dark blue-black shell that is found along coasts and in estuaries.
2. The edible part of such a mollusk.

Origin:

Middle english mussel, from old english mussel, muscel, probably of celtic origin.

Examples:

1. Mussels are a popular seafood dish in many coastal towns.
2. She gathered a bucket of mussels from the rocky shore.
3. The mussels were cooked in a white wine and garlic sauce.
4. Mussels are filter feeders, which means they strain plankton and other small organisms from the water.
5. The shells of mussels are sometimes used to make decorative items such as lamp bases and picture frames.