Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A reservoir of clear sea-water, protected from tidal currents, where oysters are fattened for the market or kept under observation for scientific purposes.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun A small inclosed pond used for gathering and greening oysters.

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  • "Planet Claire" by the B-52s

    February 9, 2008