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wentletrap

noun wen·tle·trap \ ˈwen-tᵊl-ˌtrap \

Definition of wentletrap

: any of a family (Epitoniidae) of marine snails with usually white shells; also : one of the shells

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Origin and Etymology of wentletrap

Dutch wenteltrap winding stair, from Middle Dutch wendeltrappe, from wendel turning + trappe stairs

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