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Mussel

/mˈʌsəl/
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(noun) Any of several groups of bivalve shellfish with elongated, asymmetrical shells.

Tom works on a mussel farm.
They’ve actually created a synthetic gel that mimics the mussel’s sticky, self-healing properties.
CEFR Practice Quiz
We ordered a large bowl of steamed ____ in a white wine and garlic sauce for our appetizer at the new seafood restaurant by the harbor.

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