A predatory marine mollusc that typically occurs on the shore or in shallow waters.
狗峨螺，蚵螺
Family Nassariidae, class Gastropoda: Nucella and other genera
Example sentencesExamples
Excavations found a rough stone chamber-like feature towards the east end with a female burial, bones from various other individuals, and a necklace of dog whelk shells.
The scientist looked at imposex in the dog whelk, a common snail along the coast of New South Wales.
Lermond distributed mementoes which featured a picture of the dog whelk.
Perforated cowrie shell beads and a boar's tusk - both interpreted as items of jewellery - were found at Sand with lumps of ochre and a type of dog whelk which produces a purple dye.
Definition of dog whelk in US English:
dog whelk
noun
A predatory marine mollusk that typically occurs on the shore or in shallow waters.
狗峨螺，蚵螺
Family Nassaridae, class Gastropoda: Nucella and other genera
Example sentencesExamples
Perforated cowrie shell beads and a boar's tusk - both interpreted as items of jewellery - were found at Sand with lumps of ochre and a type of dog whelk which produces a purple dye.
Lermond distributed mementoes which featured a picture of the dog whelk.
The scientist looked at imposex in the dog whelk, a common snail along the coast of New South Wales.
Excavations found a rough stone chamber-like feature towards the east end with a female burial, bones from various other individuals, and a necklace of dog whelk shells.