Definitions
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- verb transitive To remove the
beard from (mussels, clams, seeds, etc.).
Etymologies
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de- + beard
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Examples
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I adore mussels, but I've always been intimidated by the instructions saying to "debeard" them.
Mussels Barbara 2007
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Wash, scrub and debeard mussels, if not already done.
Mussels for Mum 2007
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Scrub the clams, and scrub and debeard the mussels, discarding any shellfish that does not close when tapped lightly.
The Accidental Gourmet Sally Sondheim 2003
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Then drain them, rinse well, and debeard the mussels, if needed.
NPR Topics: News 2011
vendingmachine commented on the word debeard
"The hardest part about cooking mussels is debearding them, which is simply removing the seaweed with which they attach themselves to their colony."
May 8, 2016
bilby commented on the word debeard
Debeard iz attached to demussel?
May 8, 2016