[ˈɔɪstə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- any of a number of bivalve molluscs with rough irregular shells. Several kinds are eaten (especially raw) as a delicacy and may be farmed for food or pearls

- a shade of greyish white

- an oyster-shaped morsel of meat on each side of the backbone in poultry


Phrases:
- the world is your oyster

Origin:
Old English ostre, via Latin from Greek ostreon (related to osteon ‘bone’ and ostrakon ‘shell or tile’); subsequently reinforced by Old French oistre

[ˈɔɪstə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- raise, dredge, or gather oysters
(e.g: as a kid he crabbed and oystered for fun)


Phrases:
- the world is your oyster

Origin:
Old English ostre, via Latin from Greek ostreon (related to osteon ‘bone’ and ostrakon ‘shell or tile’); subsequently reinforced by Old French oistre