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bear's-paw

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A large bivalve mollusc of the East Indies (Hippopus hippopis).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: bear paw clam, horse's hoof clam, strawberry clam

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A succulent plant native to South Africa (Cotyledon tomentosa).

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: bear paw

Antonyms: none provided

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