mussel in Italian

mussel in Italian is cozza, mitilo, muscolo — mussel means a bivalve shellfish with a dark, elongated shell, found in both fresh and salt water and often eaten as seafood.

mussel in Italian

cozza

noun

Any of several groups of bivalve shellfish with elongated, asymmetrical shells.

mitilo

noun

Any of several groups of bivalve shellfish with elongated, asymmetrical shells.

muscolo

noun

Any of several groups of bivalve shellfish with elongated, asymmetrical shells.

peocio

noun

Any of several groups of bivalve shellfish with elongated, asymmetrical shells.

dattero nero

noun

Any of several groups of bivalve shellfish with elongated, asymmetrical shells.

poverazza

noun

Any of several groups of bivalve shellfish with elongated, asymmetrical shells.

What does "mussel" mean?

noun A bivalve shellfish with a dark, elongated shell, found in both fresh and salt water and often eaten as seafood.
"They ordered a pot of mussels steamed in white wine and garlic."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

mussel in a sentence

They ordered a pot of mussels steamed in white wine and garlic.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "mussel" in Italian?

"mussel" in Italian is cozza, mitilo, muscolo. mussel means: A bivalve shellfish with a dark, elongated shell, found in both fresh and salt water and often eaten as seafood.

How do you use "mussel" in a sentence?

Example: "They ordered a pot of mussels steamed in white wine and garlic." In Italian, "mussel" is cozza, mitilo, muscolo.

Are there other ways to say "mussel" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 6 translations listed for "mussel": cozza, mitilo, muscolo, peocio, dattero nero, poverazza.

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