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Meaning of PEARL OYSTER

Pronunciation:  purl 'oystur

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 Definition: [n]  tropical marine bivalve found chiefly off eastern Asia and Pacific coast of North and Central America; a major source of pearls
 
 Synonyms: Pinctada margaritifera
 
 See Also: genus Pinctada, oyster, Pinctada

 

 

 

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