simpukka

Finnish

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Definitions
  • (mollusks) In plural (simpukat), Bivalvia or bivalves (taxonomic class).
  • Any of the tens of thousands of species of mollusks belonging to bivalves.
  • A clam (a bivalve mollusk of many kinds, especially those that are edible)
  • A mussel.
  • (anatomy) cochlea

Etymology

Derived from Russian же́мчуг (pearl) derived from Mandarin 珍珠.

Origin

Mandarin

珍珠

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