noun
- Plural of belon; a type of edible oyster, especially one from Brittany, France, known for its flat shell and distinctive flavor.
Usage: culinary; often capitalized when referring to the specific Belon variety from the Belon River region
Examples
- The restaurant served fresh belons as an appetizer.
- Belons are prized by oyster enthusiasts for their briny taste.
- We ordered a dozen belons at the seafood market.
- The chef recommended the belons from Brittany for their superior quality.