"Olympia oyster" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Olympia oysters [plural]
Etymology: Named after Olympia, Washington. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Olympia oyster (plural Olympia oysters)
  1. A species of edible oyster, Ostrea lurida, native to the North Pacific coast of North America. Wikipedia link: Olympia oyster, Olympia, Washington Categories (lifeform): Bivalves
    Sense id: en-Olympia_oyster-en-noun-KX1g-9Dx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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