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oyster

[oi-ster] / ˈɔɪ stər /






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Bottle bio: Produced in Galicia, Spain, this is a classic Rías Baixas Albariño with aromas of lemon zest, green apple, white flowers and oyster shell.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 3, 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

With its bright yellow, cushion-like caps, the golden oyster mushroom has become a favorite among home growers and food lovers.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

Whatever had happened to her had sealed her shut, like an oyster at low tide.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat




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