English Explanatory Dictionary

paludina

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of numerous species of freshwater pectinibranchiate mollusks, belonging to Viviparus (syn. Paludina), Melantho, and allied genera in family Viviparidae, with operculated shells, usually green, often with brown bands.

Word forms

paludina paludinas paludinae

Etymology

From translingual Paludina, from Latin palūs (“a marsh, pool”).

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