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ensis

/ˈɛn.sɪs/

Traduction: Genre de mollusques marins, communément appelés couteaux ou coquilles couteaux, caractérisés par des coquilles longues, étroites et pointues.

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noun

/ˈɛn.sɪs/C1formalscientific
  • frGenre de mollusques marins, communément appelés couteaux ou coquilles couteaux, caractérisés par des coquilles longues, étroites et pointues.

A genus of saltwater clams, commonly known as razor clams or razor shells, characterized by their long, narrow, and sharp-edged shells.

nom propre

  1. Razor clamC1formal

    A type of marine bivalve mollusk with a long, narrow, rectangular shell resembling a straight razor.

    frCouteau (mollusque)

    • Ensis clams are commonly found buried in sandy beaches.
    • The fisherman harvested a large number of Ensis for the market.
    • Ensis shells are often used in decorative crafts.

    Synonymesjackknife clamrazor clam

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  • enses plural form
  • enses' possessive plural form
  • ensis's possessive singular form