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Definition: PALUDINA

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. Any one of numerous species of freshwater pectinibranchiate mollusks, belonging to Paludina, Melantho, and allied genera. They have an operculated shell which is usually green, often with brown bands.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "Paludina" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1833. (references)

Etymology:Paludina \Pal`u*di"na\, noun; plural Latin Paludin[ae], English Paludinas. [New Latin expression, from the Latin expression palus, -udis, marsh, pool.]. (references)

Definition: PALUDINA

Part of SpeechDefinition
Noun1. Any one of numerous species of freshwater pectinibranchiate mollusks, belonging to Paludina, Melantho, and allied genera. They have an operculated shell which is usually green, often with brown bands.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "PALUDINA" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1833. (references)

Etymology:Paludina \Pal`u*di"na\, noun; plural Latin Paludin[ae], English Paludinas. [New Latin expression, from the Latin expression palus, -udis, marsh, pool.]. (references)