Xancus

noun

Xan·​cus
ˈzaŋkəs
: the type genus of the family Xancidae compare chank shell

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, perhaps modification of Sanskrit śaṅkha conch

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“Xancus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Xancus. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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