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Roman snail

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Definition of Roman snail

: a European edible snail (Helix pomatia)

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First Known Use of Roman snail

1826, in the meaning defined above

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“Roman snail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Roman%20snail. Accessed 27 Jan. 2022.

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