wentletrap

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any of numerous species of elegant, usually white, marine shells of the family , especially , which was formerly highly valued.

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch, Flemish wenteltrap (a winding staircase).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

wenteltrap

Gloss

a winding staircase

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