shellfish
noun, plural (especially collectively) shell·fish, (especially referring to two or more kinds or species) shell·fish·es.
Origin of shellfish
Related Words for shellfish
clam, crustacean, mollusk, snail, scallop, conch, crawfish, prawn, shrimp, lobster, mussel, oyster, barnacle, whelk, piddock, crayfishExamples from the Web for shellfish
Contemporary Examples of shellfish
Eat: The area is renowned for its cuisine, especially fish, shellfish, hearty rice dishes, and stews.
However, the Spanish government says the cement blocks impaired Spanish fishermen from trolling the same waters for shellfish.
This disease is caused by naturally occurring toxins that are found in the tissue of some shellfish.
Blocks of ice were brought in and carved into a buffet table, from which an extravagant array of shellfish was served.
It smells like you're at sea: pure iodine and shellfish (it's amazing).
Historical Examples of shellfish
And she mustn't let any of the Shellfish gang see her in that dress.
They of the High TrailsHamlin Garland
This purple robe, but sheep's hairs, dyed with the blood of a shellfish.
MeditationsMarcus Aurelius
The people gathered all the shellfish they could find at low tide.
Strange Stories from History for Young PeopleGeorge Cary Eggleston
They would most likely be able to get shellfish from the rocks, which would be an improvement on the junk.
The Three AdmiralsW.H.G. Kingston
“I have brought off some shellfish,” remarked Master Trench.
The Crew of the Water WagtailR.M. Ballantyne