English Explanatory Dictionary

periostracum

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The proteinaceous outer sheath of many molluscan shells.

Word forms

periostracum periostraca

Etymology

Literally "surrounding shell", from peri- + ostracum.

Derived words

periostracal

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