Kilo Lingo

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feminine

/ˈostɾa/

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Translation

oyster

Word origin

From Latin ostrea, from Greek ostreon ('oyster'), related to osteon ('bone').

Origin
Greek
Root
ostreon
English cognates
oyster, osteology

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralostras

Examples

docena .

We ordered a dozen fresh oysters at the restaurant.

¿ perla ?

Have you ever found a pearl in an oyster?

.

My father loves oysters with a little lemon.

cierra .

The oyster closes as soon as you touch it.

¡ riquísimas, !

These oysters are delicious, try one!

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This word is part of lesson 90.