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Helicidae
plural noun
He·lic·i·dae
\hə̇ˈlisəˌdē\
Definition of Helicidae
: a family of pulmonate land snails (suborder Stylommatophora) including the common edible snail and a number of pests — see helix
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Origin and Etymology of helicidae
New Latin, from Helic-, Helix, type genus + -idae
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