mussel

UK
/ˈmʌs.əl/
US
/ˈmʌs.əl/

Translations

musselnoun
mussels
pl
UK
/ˈmʌs.əl/
US
/ˈmʌs.əl/
I ordered a plate of mussels at the seafood restaurant.
Я заказал тарелку мидий в ресторане морепродуктов.
musseladjective
UK
/ˈmʌs.əl/
US
/ˈmʌs.əl/
Used attributively before another noun to indicate relation to mussels (e.g., "mussel soup").
musselsnoun

mussel

mussels
pl
UK
/ˈmʌs.əlz/
US
/ˈmʌs.əlz/
I ordered a plate of mussels at the seafood restaurant.
Я заказал тарелку мидий в ресторане морепродуктов.
Synonyms

Definitions

musselnoun
A type of bivalve mollusk with a dark, elongated shell, commonly found in both freshwater and saltwater environments.
The chef prepared a delicious dish using fresh mussels from the local market.
The edible flesh of a mussel, often used in cooking.
She enjoyed a bowl of steamed mussels with garlic and white wine sauce.
musseladjective
Relating to, consisting of, or made from mussels.
We ordered the mussel chowder as a starter.
musselsnoun
A type of shellfish with a dark elongated shell, commonly found in both saltwater and freshwater environments, often used as food.
We ordered a plate of steamed mussels at the seafood restaurant.
The plural form of mussel, referring to more than one individual of this type of shellfish.
The rocky shore was covered with clusters of mussels.