dalliers

noun

plural of dallier
as in snails
someone who moves slowly or more slowly than others the dalliers began to hurry when they realized a violent storm was brewing

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snails
Noun
  • In Connecticut, diamondback terrapins live in saltmarsh habitats and consume coffee bean snails, which if left unchecked would consume all the grass in the saltmarsh.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
  • Pest Control with Cardboard Slugs and snails are drawn to cool, damp cardboard.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 10 July 2026
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“Dalliers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dalliers. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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