pearl oyster

English - Turkish

Definition of pearl oyster in English Turkish dictionary

incili istiridye

inci istiridyesi

English - English

Definition of pearl oyster in English English dictionary

Any of several bivalve molluscs that are a source of pearls, but especially Pinctada margaritifera

tropical marine bivalve found chiefly off eastern Asia and Pacific coast of North America and Central America; a major source of pearls

Any of several bivalve marine mollusks of the genus Pinctada and related genera of tropical waters, especially P. margaritifera, a major commercial source of pearls

Related Terms

pearl oysters

plural form of pearl oyster

pearl oysters

pteriidae

pearl oysters

pinctada

Hyphenation

pearl oys·ter

Turkish pronunciation

pırl oystır

Synonyms

pearl shell

Pronunciation

/ˈpərl ˈoistər/ /ˈpɜrl ˈɔɪstɜr/