Pholas

noun

1. type genus of the family Pholadidae: piddocks

   noun.animal

   Synonyms genus pholas

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. Any one of numerous species of marine bivalve mollusks of the genus <i>Pholas</i>, or family <i>Pholadid&aelig;</i>. They bore holes for themselves in clay, peat, and soft rocks.

   noun

   Source: webster1913