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    shellfish
    /ˈʃɛlfɪʃ/

    noun

    • 1. an aquatic shelled mollusc (e.g. an oyster or cockle) or crustacean (e.g. a crab or shrimp), especially one that is edible: "this species is harmful to marine shellfish"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSHELLFISH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    SHELLFISH definition: 1. sea creatures that live in shells and are eaten as food, or one of these creatures: 2. sea…. Learn more.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ShellfishShellfish - Wikipedia

    Shellfish. Not to be confused with selfishness. Raw oysters opened and presented on a plate. A shrimp cocktail. Shellfish, in colloquial and fisheries usage, are exoskeleton -bearing aquatic invertebrates used as food, including various species of molluscs, crustaceans, and echinoderms.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › shellfishShellfish Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of SHELLFISH is an aquatic invertebrate animal with a shell; especially : an edible mollusk or crustacean. How to use shellfish in a sentence.

  5. www.healthline.com › nutrition › shellfishShellfish: Types, Nutrition, Benefits, and Dangers - Healthline

    Jul 11, 2023 · Shellfish, such as shrimp, clams, scallops, and lobster, are highly nutritious powerhouses. This article reviews different types of shellfish, their nutrition, health benefits, and possible...

  6. www.britannica.com › animal › shellfish-animalShellfish | Mollusks, Crustaceans, Bivalves | Britannica

    Oct 3, 2024 · shellfish, any aquatic invertebrate animal having a shell and belonging to the phylum Mollusca, the class Crustacea (phylum Arthropoda), or the phylum Echinodermata. The term is often used for the edible species of the groups, especially those that are fished or raised commercially.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › shellfishSHELLFISH Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    noun. any aquatic invertebrate having a shell or shell-like carapace, esp such an animal used as human food. Examples are crustaceans such as crabs and lobsters and molluscs such as oysters.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySHELLFISH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    SHELLFISH meaning: 1. sea creatures that live in shells and are eaten as food, or one of these creatures: 2. sea…. Learn more.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSHELLFISH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Shellfish are small creatures that live in the sea and have a shell. Some types of shellfish are eaten as food. Shellfish such as mussels and clams are the specialties in this restaurant.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of shellfish – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

    SHELLFISH definition: sea creatures that live in shells and are eaten as food. Learn more.

  11. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › shellfishShellfish - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Use shellfish to refer to crustaceans and mollusks, especially the ones people commonly eat. Crabs, mussels, and shrimp are all shellfish.