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whelk

10 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. 1) whelk (noun)
  2. 2) whelk (noun)
  3. whelk tingle (noun)
  4. banded whelk (noun)
  5. dog whelk (noun)
  6. mud whelk (noun)
  7. mulberry whelk (noun)
  8. red whelk (noun)
  9. rough whelk (noun)
  10. basket shell (noun)

1whelk

noun \ˈhwelk, ˈwelk, ˈwilk\

Definition of WHELK

: any of numerous large marine snails (as of the genus Buccinum); especially : one (B. undatum) used as food in Europe

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Origin of WHELK

Middle English welke, from Old English weoloc; akin to Middle Dutch willoc whelk and perhaps to Latin volvere to turn — more at voluble
First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with WHELK

elk

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