pearl oyster

noun

1. any of several marine bivalve mollusks of the family Pteriidae, some of which form pearls of great value, inhabiting waters of eastern Asia and off the coasts of Panama and Baja California.

pearl oyster

noun

1. any of various tropical marine bivalves of the genus Pinctada and related genera: a major source of pearls

Word History and Origins

Origin of pearl oyster¹

First recorded in 1685–95

Example Sentences

The milky-white pearl oyster mushrooms growing inside a stainless-steel refrigerator at UC Riverside’s Plant Transformation Research Center illustrate what else can be done with that acetate.

From Science Magazine

A one-shouldered dress included crystals, silver beads and pearl oyster mushroom embroidery on an invisible tulle base.

From Seattle Times

In early January, after funneling almost all of her personal savings into Pearl Oyster Bar, Rebecca Charles decided to close her 25-year-old restaurant for a while when a server tested positive for the coronavirus.

From New York Times

Grow pearl oyster mushrooms indoors or upgrade to a variety pack.

From Washington Post

Grow pearl oyster mushrooms indoors or upgrade to a variety pack.

From Washington Post