palebuck

/ˈpæləbæk/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of freshwater mussel, specifically the quadrilateral or roundish freshwater mussel with a pale or whitish shell.

“The palebuck population in the river has been declining due to pollution.”

Synonyms

  • freshwater mussel
  • quadrilateral mussel

Antonyms

  • saltwater mussel
  • terrestrial snail