Definition of Seed oyster

1. Noun. A young oyster especially of a size for transplantation.

Generic synonyms: Oyster

Lexicographical Neighbors of Seed Oyster

seed catalogue
seed change
seed coat
seed corn
seed drill
seed fern
seed fill
seed fills
seed grain
seed lac
seed leaf
seed leaves
seed money
seed moneys
seed monies
seed oyster (current term)
seed pearl
seed pearls
seed pit
seed plant
seed plants
seed shrimp
seed stock
seed stocks
seed tick
seed vessel
seed vessels
seed weevil
seedable
seedbank

Literary usage of Seed oyster

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Report by Maryland, Shell Fish Commission, Maryland Shell Fish Commission (1907)
"Believing that the success of the Haman Oyster Culture Law depends largely upon the early development of an independent industry in seed oyster production ..."

2. Sewage Disposal by George W. Fuller (1912)
"Care is required to keep the beds in condition, as to freedom from weeds, deposits and antag- kinds of life. Oysters. — The seed oyster is one which has ..."

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