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paludina
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paludina, n. [NL., fr. L. palus, -udis, a marsh, pool.].
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. [1913 Webster]
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