An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Auster

by Friedrich Kluge

Auster, f., ‘oyster,’ ModHG. only, from earlier ModHG. ûster, from Du. oester, which, with the equiv. AS. ôstre, E. oyster, Fr. huitre, Ital. ostrica, is based upon Lat. ostrea, ostreum, Gr. ὄστρεον, ‘oyster, mussel.’