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Definition of Bluepoint

1. Noun. Oysters originally from Long Island Sound but now from anywhere along the northeastern seacoast; usually eaten raw.

2. Noun. Small edible oyster typically from the southern shore of Long Island.

Definition of Bluepoint

1. Noun. A small oyster, ''Crassotrea virginica'', from the eastern United States seaboard ¹

2. Noun. A colourpoint cat with blue markings. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Bluepoint

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Bluepoint

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Literary usage of Bluepoint

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Scarborough's Official Tour Book by New York State Automobile Association (1916)
"J5.3 bluepoint. Straight ahead and follow trolley into 56.9 Patchogue. Main St. and Ocean Ave. Straight ahead on Main St. 57.3 Medford Ave. to left Is trip ..."

2. Long Island and where to Go!!: A Descriptive Work Compiled for the Long by Long Island Railroad Company (1877)
"bluepoint. Fifty-four miles from Long Island Cily, Post Office. Number of trains each way daily, 3. Single fare, $1.35 ; Excursion, $2.45. ..."

3. Legislative Document by New York (State). Legislature (1920)
"On February 15, 1917, after hearing, the Commission determined that in undergrade crossing of the Long Island railroad at bluepoint avenue, in the town of ..."

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