raccoon oyster

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English

Etymology

So called because they were commonly eaten by raccoons.

Noun

raccoon oyster (plural raccoon oysters)

(US) An oyster growing on the shores of the sea, having a narrow and elongated shell.

Synonyms

cat's tongue

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