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shellfish

[ shel-fish ]

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noun

plural (especially collectively) shellfish, (especially referring to two or more kinds or species) shellfishes.

an aquatic animal having a shell, as the oyster and other mollusks and the lobster and other crustaceans.

shellfish

/ ˈʃɛ��ˌ��ɪʃ /

noun

any aquatic invertebrate having a shell or shell-like carapace, esp such an animal used as human food. Examples are crustaceans such as crabs and lobsters and molluscs such as oysters

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Word History and Origins

Origin of shellfish¹

before 900; Middle English; Old English scilfisc. See shell, fish

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Drizzle over grilled fish, shellfish or roasted vegetables.

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Seagulls are known to drop shellfish on the ground to try to break them and experts believe the rock being dropped could be an extension of this behaviour.

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The Molly Malone statue was erected 37 years ago in tribute to a legendary Dublin woman who sold shellfish in the streets of the Irish capital.

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Little by little, limestone is deposited on the steel poles and at their base, creating an ideal habitat for corals and other shellfish and marine animals.

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Speaking of what makes up this most delicious and fragrant stew and despite the name, go on and include shellfish: crustaceans, mollusks or bivalves, anything you like.

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