"taclobo" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: taclobos [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} taclobo (plural taclobos)
  1. (Philippines) A giant clam (Tridacna gigas), or its shell. Tags: Philippines Categories (lifeform): Venerida order mollusks Synonyms: taklobo

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