SHELLFISH


Meaning of SHELLFISH in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English sciellfisc, from sciell shell + fisc fish — more at shell , fish

1. : an aquatic invertebrate animal having a shell:

a. : an oyster, clam, or other mollusk

b. : a lobster or other crustacean

2. : boxfish

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