macoma
[ muh-koh-muh ]
noun
any marine bivalve mollusk of the genus Macoma, having a glossy, thin, usually white shell.
Origin of macoma
1From New Latin
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How to use macoma in a sentence
I then no longer doubted that the genius macoma supported me, and attributed his behaviour to her supernatural power.
Eastern Tales by Many Story Tellers | VariousUnder the resemblance of the Koran, behold, the genius macoma instructs thine heart.
Eastern Tales by Many Story Tellers | VariousBut the arts of the magicians were vain, and macoma remained deaf to the entreaties of the Sultan and his sages.
Eastern Tales by Many Story Tellers | VariousBut macoma, the chief of the priests, was in no humour just then to help his illustrious master out of a difficulty.
In Search of El Dorado | Harry Collingwood
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