单词 | box oyster |
释义 | > as lemmasbox oyster box oyster n. U.S. regional (chiefly Connecticut and New York) a large fine oyster, formerly packed in boxes instead of barrels. ΚΠ 1853 Weekly Herald (N.Y.) 12 Mar. 83/4 The box oysters are a two years' growth, and there are more of them sold than of any other size. 1978 N.Y. Mag. 5 June 61/3 Diminutive Apalachicolas, massive box oysters, some rich Chesapeake Bay and Virginia types. < as lemmas |
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