pearl oyster

Noun

1.

pearl oyster - tropical marine bivalve found chiefly off eastern Asia and Pacific coast of North America and Central America; a major source of pearls Synonyms: Pinctada margaritifera

genus Pinctada, oyster, Pinctada, Pinctada margaritifera

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