seashell

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The empty shell of a marine mollusk.
  2. The animal living inside a seashell.
  3. A very light pink colour, like that of some seashells.
adj
  1. Of a very light pink colour, like that of some seashells.
verb
  1. To collect seashells.

Pronunciation

/ˈsiˌʃɛl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-seashell.wav

Word forms

seashell seashells sea shell seashelling seashelled

Etymology

From sea + shell.

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