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ostracean, a. and n.|ɒˈstreɪʃiːən|
[f. mod.L. Ostracea or -eæ, pl., the family of Bivalve Mollusca containing the Oyster (f. Gr. ὀστράκε-ος earthen, testaceous, f. ὄστρακον earthen vessel, tile, shell of mussel, oyster, etc.) + -an.]
a. adj. Belonging to the Ostracea or oyster family, ostraceous.
b. n. A member of the Ostracea, an oyster.
1840Penny Cycl. XVII. 111/1 Oysters, or Ostraceans, a family of monomyarian conchifers. |