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moonshell

/ˈmuːn.ʃel/

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noun

C1formalcommonscientific/ˈmuːn.ʃel/

A noun referring to a marine gastropod mollusk characterized by a smooth, rounded shell that forms a short spire.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее морского брюхоногого моллюска, характеризующегося гладкой округлой раковиной, образующей короткий завиток.
  1. Marine gastropod C1 formal

    A type of sea snail with a smooth, rounded, and often glossy shell that forms a short spire.

    • The beach was littered with beautiful moonshells after the storm.
    • Collectors prize the moonshell for its porcelain-like appearance.
    • The moonshell's smooth surface makes it easy to identify.

    🇷🇺Морской брюхоногий моллюск