Ostrea
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The type genus of the family Ostreidae, comprising the true oysters of temperate and tropical seas.
“Ostrea edulis, the European flat oyster, is the native species prized in British coastal waters.”
Related Words
Synonyms
oyster genus
Word Game Tips
🟩
Wordle
Three vowels (o, e, a) with the word ending in a vowel, the uncommon '-rea' ending makes this tricky
🔤
Scrabble
Good for clearing three vowels at once, all tiles are low value but it fits neatly into tight spots
Words Related to Ostrea
Words you can make from Ostrea
Shorter words formed from the letters in “ostrea”.
Explore Similar Words
Try These Tools
Dictionary References
Look up ostrea in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.
Ready to test your word skills?
Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!