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Noun pholas has 1 sense
  1. Pholas, genus Pholas - type genus of the family Pholadidae: piddocks
    --1 is a kind of mollusk genus
    --1 is a member of Pholadidae, family Pholadidae
    --1 has members: piddock

Definitions from the Web

Pholas

Definition:

Pholas is a genus of saltwater clams also known as piddocks, which burrow into soft rocks or wood to make their habitats.

Senses:

Noun:
  1. A marine bivalve mollusk of the genus Pholas.
  2. The burrow made by a pholas.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

  1. The pholas had unique shell patterns and was an interesting subject for the marine biologist.
  2. The pholas created an intricate burrow in the rocky seabed.
  3. We found a beautiful pholas shell on the beach.

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