Definitions for "Biwa"
Keywords:  freshwater, mussel, japan, guitar, lake
Lake Biwa in Japan originated the production of cultured pearls cultivated in freshwater mussels. More recently, Biwa pearls refer to pearls cultivated in freshwater mussels anywhere in Japan.
bee-wah) 1) a guitar-like instrument, 2) a lake in central Honshu, Japan
a guitar-type instrument with four strings
a non-profit organization comprised of Indonesian and expatriate women who meet on a monthly basis and undertake projects in support of the community, with special emphasis on education and health care issues