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whelk

/wɛlk/ noun · British & US
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What does whelk mean?

noun

A large sea snail, especially one of the genus Buccinum, having a long, pointed spire and a large, pearly shell. A whelk is often used as food.

Example

"The chef carefully sliced the whelk and served it with a side of garlic butter."

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