Turnip-shell

Turnip-shell
Turnip-shell Tur"nip-shell", n. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of several large, thick, spiral marine shells belonging to {Rapa} and allied genera, somewhat turnip-shaped. [1913 Webster]

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