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seashell
noun sea·shell \ˈsē-ˌshel\
: the hard, empty shell of a small sea creature (such as a clam)
Full Definition of SEASHELL
: the shell of a marine animal and especially a mollusk
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First Known Use of SEASHELL
before 12th century
Rhymes with SEASHELL
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SEASHELL Defined for Kids
seashell
noun sea·shell \ˈsē-ˌshel\
Definition of SEASHELL for Kids
: the shell of a sea animal
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