mussel
Translation
mussel
Examples
We had mussels and fries for dinner.
We had mussels and chips for dinner.
Grammar Patterns
mussels (plural) a type of shellfish We had mussels and fries for dinner.
Similar Words
Synonyms: clam, oyster, scallop
Etymology
From Latin 'musculus', meaning 'little mouse', because some were thought to resemble mice.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'muscle'. Imagine a strong shellfish flexing its 'muscle' to keep its shell closed.