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freshwater pearl

American  

noun

  1. any of the small pearls produced especially by freshwater mussels.


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The "Walcot Wiggle" is taking place within the headwaters of the River Clun - parts of which support internationally important species like the freshwater pearl mussel.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

Seller Lings Pearls Studio offers a handmade freshwater pearl hair pin for $12.28.

From Seattle Times Nov. 18, 2022

The hand-formed loopy hairpin with a natural freshwater pearl is available in polished brass, solid sterling silver and 14-karat gold-plated.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 2, 2022

They had planned to turn the site into an ecotourism “village” complete with artisans, a restaurant, and a creek stocked with trout and freshwater pearl mussels.

From Seattle Times Dec. 10, 2017

Her film's story centres on the illegal harvesting of freshwater pearl mussels.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2015

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