mussel

• Substantivo que designa um tipo de molusco bivalve, geralmente com concha escura, que vive em água salgada ou doce, frequentemente fixando-se a pedras ou outras superfícies, e costuma ser consumido cozido, muitas vezes no vapor com vinho.

A noun referring to a type of bivalve mollusk, typically dark-shelled, found in salt or fresh water, often attached to rocks or other surfaces, and commonly eaten steamed in wine.

1. Edible marine bivalveA2formalculinary

   A type of black or dark blue marine bivalve mollusk, often steamed in wine or broth and eaten as seafood.

   Mexilhão

   • We ordered a bowl of steamed mussels in white wine sauce.
   • Mussels are often served with garlic and herbs.
   • The restaurant's specialty is mussels cooked in a creamy broth.

2. Freshwater or marine bivalveB1formal

   A bivalve mollusk that lives attached to rocks, piers, or other hard surfaces in both saltwater and freshwater environments.

   Mexilhão

   • Zebra mussels have invaded many freshwater lakes.
   • Mussels attach themselves to rocks using strong threads.
   • The riverbed is covered with clusters of freshwater mussels.