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  1. 1. n. A genus of marine bivalves, having a pearly interior, allied to the pearl oyster; -- so called from a supposed resemblance of the typical species to a bird. Source: opted
  2. 2. A genus of marine bivalves, having a pearly interior, allied to the pearl oyster; -- so called from a supposed resemblance of the typical species to a bird. Source: webster
  3. 3. A genus of marine bivalves, having a pearly interior, allied tothe pearl oyster; -- so called from a supposed resemblance of thetypical species to a bird. Source: adambom

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