conchylium

Latin

noun
Definitions
  • shellfish
  • oyster
  • purple (colour, garments)

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek κογχύλιον (small mussel).

Origin

Ancient Greek

κογχύλιον

Gloss

small mussel

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