mussel
noun/ˈmʌsəl/
Frequency rank: #16,598 most common English word
Meaning
a type of edible bivalve shellfish with a dark elongated shell, often found in coastal waters.
Example sentence
She ordered steamed mussel with garlic butter at the seafood restaurant.
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