Spur-shell
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Spur-shell is a noun meaning (dated) Any of several species of conical gastropod shells in the family Trochidae and genus Astraea in family Turbinidae, the margin of the shells being toothed somewhat like the rowel of a spur.
Meaning
(dated) Any of several species of conical gastropod shells in the family Trochidae and genus Astraea in family Turbinidae, the margin of the shells being toothed somewhat like the rowel of a spur.
Word Forms
- spur-shells
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wing-shell, conch, toothshell, spindle, turritella, topshell.
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