Meaning of the word mussel in English

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mussel

US /ˈmʌs.əl/
UK /ˈmʌs.əl/
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Noun

1.

a bivalve mollusk, typically with a dark brown or purplish-black shell, living attached to rocks or other hard surfaces in the sea or fresh water.

Example:
We had fresh mussels for dinner.
The rocks were covered with tiny mussels.
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