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  "oyster crab":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a tiny crab ( Pinnotheres ostreum ) that lives as a commensal in the gill cavity of the oyster":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1756, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-175108",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "oyster mushroom":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": an edible mushroom ( Pleurotus ostreatus ) that grows especially on deciduous trees and deadwood":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Hamsa has a king oyster mushroom skewer generously drizzled with chimichurri that rivals even the lamb and beef kebab. \u2014 Megha Mcswain, Chron , 11 May 2022",
      "If using a grill, brush the oyster mushroom slices with olive oil. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 18 Nov. 2021",
      "In another chapter Sheldrake describes a plan to inoculate a copy of Entangled Life with oyster mushroom spores, then cook and eat the fungi that have eaten his book. \u2014 Zo\u00eb Schlanger, The New York Review of Books , 7 Oct. 2021",
      "The crisp tavern-style pies, chicken sandwiches and vegetarian-friendly fried oyster mushroom sammies are welcome additions to the Bridgeport dining scene. \u2014 Ariel Cheung, chicagotribune.com , 4 Aug. 2021",
      "With a moderately sticky texture and a sweet-salty flavor, thanks to pineapple juice and coconut aminos, Moku\u2019s king oyster mushroom jerky is the ideal gateway to fungi fandom. \u2014 Ali Francis, Bon App\u00e9tit , 27 July 2021",
      "Vegan options include oyster mushroom wings and cauliflower wings, vegan burgers, chicken patties, pepperoni and sausage for pizza, and vegan mozzarella. \u2014 Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press , 17 May 2021",
      "Millennium\u2019s fried calamari-like oyster mushroom appetizer ($15) makes an appearance here. \u2014 Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com , 18 Aug. 2020",
      "Currently, lion\u2019s mane, shiitake, tree oyster, pink oyster and yellow oyster mushroom kits are available for $25 each. \u2014 Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com , 10 June 2020"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1875, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-074449"
  },
  "oyster nut":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a climbing plant ( Telfairia pedata ) that is indigenous to East Africa and has large edible nutlike seeds yielding an oil similar to olive oil":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-183302"
  },
  "oyster plant":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": salsify":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Snake plants and oyster plants vie for space with natives. \u2014 Kenneth Setzer, miamiherald , 20 Apr. 2018"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1812, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-190358"
  },
  "oysterman":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": one who gathers, opens, breeds, or sells oysters":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8\u022fi-st\u0259r-m\u0259n"
    ],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "But the Free Jacks, a combination of international stars and young American players who hold local jobs (including a Rhode Island oysterman ), refused to quit. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 20 May 2021",
      "Byron Encalade, a longtime oysterman who opposes diversions, applauded whatever efforts the state might take to address the damage to the fishing communities. \u2014 John Schwartz, New York Times , 5 Mar. 2021",
      "Mitch Jurisich, a third-generation oysterman , dropped a long pair of oyster tongs into the Gulf of Mexico and lightly raked the water bottom. \u2014 Halle Parker | Staff Writer, NOLA.com , 31 Jan. 2021",
      "Oyster Task Force chair and longtime Plaquemines Parish oysterman Mitch Jurisich called out both departments for not prioritizing the oyster industry's interests in the plans. \u2014 Halle Parker | Staff Writer, NOLA.com , 8 Dec. 2020",
      "Kornack, the oysterman , came to the Carolinas in 1994, but his wife\u2019s family, whose roots in McClellanville date to the 19th century, carries the trauma of Hugo. \u2014 Richard Fausset, BostonGlobe.com , 5 Sep. 2019",
      "Polous, a shrimper and oysterman , lost 14 boats, his home and pickup trucks in the quick-moving conflagration Sunday that left behind a trail of ash and ruins in Eastpoint, just across the river from the historic town of Apalachicola. \u2014 Brendan Farrington And Gary Fineout, Sun-Sentinel.com , 28 June 2018",
      "Polous, a shrimper and oysterman , lost 14 boats, his home and pickup trucks in the quick-moving conflagration Sunday that left behind a trail of ash and ruins in Eastpoint, just across the river from the historic town of Apalachicola. \u2014 Brendan Farrington And Gary Fineout, Sun-Sentinel.com , 28 June 2018",
      "Polous, a shrimper and oysterman , lost 14 boats, his home and pickup trucks in the quick-moving conflagration Sunday that left behind a trail of ash and ruins in Eastpoint, just across the river from the historic town of Apalachicola. \u2014 Brendan Farrington And Gary Fineout, Sun-Sentinel.com , 28 June 2018"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-191116"
  },
  "oyster plover":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": oystercatcher":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-231805"
  },
  "oysterling":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a young or small oyster":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8\u022fist\u0259(r)li\u014b"
    ],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "oyster + -ling":""
    },
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-015247"
  },
  "oyster rake":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a long-handled rake usually with curved teeth for gathering oysters in water of moderate depth":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-050737"
  }
}