Pinctada
noun
Pinc·ta·da
\piŋkˈtādə\
Definition of Pinctada
: a genus of bivalve mollusks (family Pteriidae) containing the principal pearl oysters
Read the Latest from M-W
There's more!
Love words? You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.
Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:
- More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
- Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
- Advanced search features
- Ad free!
Origin and Etymology of pinctada
New Latin
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up Pinctada? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!