PTEROCERAS

Pte*roc"e*ras, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A genus of large marine gastropods having the outer border of the lip divided into lobes; -- called also scorpion shell.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

14 November 2024

FRISK

(noun) the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs; “he gave the suspect a quick frisk”


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Coffee Trivia

Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.

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