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cockle

/kɒkl/ noun · British & US
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What does cockle mean?

noun

A type of saltwater clam, especially one with a long siphon. A feeling of homesickness or nostalgia.

Example

"The smell of the sea air filled her with a strong cockle of homesickness."

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