wentletrap (plural wentletraps)
Any of numerous species of elegant, usually white, marine shells of the family Epitoniidae, especially Epitonium scalare, which was formerly highly valued.
• staircase shell
Source: Wiktionary
Wen"tle*trap`, n. Etym: [D. wenteltrap a winding staircase; cf. G. wendeltreppe.] [Obs.]
Definition: Any one of numerous species of elegant, usually white, marine shells of the genus Scalaria, especially Scalaria pretiosa, which was formerly highly valued; -- called also staircase shell. See Scalaria.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
10 June 2025
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