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	belon oyster bell pepper belle Hélène bellyfish belon oyster Beluga caviar Bénédict, à la Bénédictine; benedictine Definition: Though indigenous to France, this tender, sweet oyster is now being aquacultured in California, Maine and Washington. The belon is small, ranging from 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches across, and has a slightly metallic flavor. It's considered superior, especially for eating on the half shell. See also oyster. --Copyright (c) 1995 by Barron's Educational Series, from The New Food Lover's Companion, Second Edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst
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