mussel
/ˈmʌsəl/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a small sea animal with a hard, dark shell that you can eat.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation✈️Travel English
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“I ordered a bowl of mussels in garlic sauce.”
“Are you allergic to mussels or other shellfish?”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
Any of several groups of bivalve shellfish with elongated, asymmetrical shells
Related Words
Synonyms:
clamshellfish
Word Family:
mussel shell