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Meaning of olive shell
The primary meaning of "olive shell" refers to the shell of a marine gastropod mollusk, specifically the olive snail.
Etymology of olive shell
The word "olive" in "olive shell" refers to the shell's olive-green or brownish color, derived from the Old English word "oliva", which is itself derived from the Latin "oliva", meaning olive tree.
The term "shell" comes from the Old English word "sciell", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "skaliz", also meaning shell.
Synonyms
seashell
whelk shell
conch shell
scallop shell
clamshell
mussel shell
oyster shell
snail shell
slug shell
abalone shell
limpet shell
periwinkle shell
cockle shell
razor shell
pen shell
junonia shell
tulip shell
murex shell
cone shell
volute shell
triton shell
trumpet shell
wentletrap shell
sand dollar shell
sea urchin shell
sea biscuit shell
Definitions
- A type of sea shell, typically brown or olive-green in color, with a long, spiral shape and a pointed spire.
- * The shell of the olive snail, a species of marine gastropod mollusk.
Usage Examples
- The beachcomber found a beautiful olive shell with a long, spiral shape and a pointed spire.
- * The olive shell was used as a decorative item in the seaside-themed restaurant.
Antonyms
land shell
freshwater shell
non-marine shell
terrestrial shell
desert shell
mountain shell
river shell
lake shell
pond shell
inland shell
non-coastal shell
interior shell