アコヤ貝がい

noun

Akoya pearl oyster; Marten's pearl oyster

A species of pearl oyster (Pinctada fucata martensii) cultivated primarily for Akoya pearls. The term is used in biology, pearl farming, and jewelry contexts.

• アコヤ貝がいは真しん珠じゅ養よう殖しょくに使つかわれる。

  Akoya pearl oysters are used in pearl cultivation.

• この真しん珠じゅはアコヤ貝がいから採とれました。

  This pearl was harvested from an Akoya pearl oyster.