Definition of Paludina

1. n. 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. See Illust. of Pond snail, under Pond.

Definition of Paludina

1. Noun. Any of numerous species of freshwater pectinibranchiate mollusks, belonging to ''Paludina'', ''Melantho'', and allied genera. Their operculated shells are usually green, often with brown bands. ¹

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Medical Definition of Paludina

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. Origin: NL, fr. L. Palus, -udis, a marsh, pool. (19 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Paludina

paltocks
paltok
paltrier
paltriest
paltrily
paltriness
paltrinesses
paltry
paludal
paludal fever
paludes
paludic
paludicolae
paludicole
paludicolous
paludina (current term)
paludinae
paludinal
paludine
paludinous
paludism
paludisms
paludose
paludous
palule
paluli
palulus
palus
palustral
palustrine

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