cameo conch
cameo conch · cameo conches
A large marine univalve shell, especially Cassis madagascariensis, Cypraecassis rufa,…A large marine univalve shell, especially Cassis madagascariensis, Cypraecassis rufa, or similar species.
Meaning
1 senses(dated)A large marine univalve shell, especially Cassis madagascariensis, Cypraecassis rufa, or similar species.
Origin
So-called as it was used to cut cameos (jewels)So-called as it was used to cut cameos (jewels)
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Forms
plural: cameo conches| Singular | cameo conch |
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