Miesmuschel

common mussel; blue mussel

noun MEES-moo-shel Rare

Usage Note

Miesmuschel (Mytilus edulis) is the blue mussel, a staple of North Sea cuisine. Miesmuscheln in Weißwein (mussels in white wine) is a classic German coastal dish. The plural is Miesmuscheln.

Examples

"Auf der Speisekarte stand ein Topf Miesmuscheln in Weißweinsud für zwei Personen."

Natural Translation

On the menu was a pot of mussels in white-wine broth for two people.

Literal Translation

On the menu stood a pot mussels in white-wine-broth for two persons.

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