whelky

Meanings

• noun

  A type of large, edible sea snail.

  - "The fisherman brought in a basket full of whelks."
  - "I love the taste of the meat in a whelk."

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Variants

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whelk , whelks

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Etymology

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Derived from Old English 'hweloc' meaning 'spiral shell'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest known whelk species is the Buccinum opulentum, which can grow up to 12 inches long.

2. Whelks are an important food source for many marine animals, including seabirds and lobsters.

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1. Sea snail: Whelks are a type of large edible sea snail, which are commonly found in rocky intertidal zones.

2. Mollusk: Whelks belong to the mollusk family, which includes clams, oysters, and squids.

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Culture

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In literature, the whelk is mentioned in Herman Melville's Moby-Dick as a favorite food of sailors.

How to Memorize "whelky"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, spiral shell with a snail inside. Imagine the texture and color of the shell.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'whelk' with the image of a large, spiral shell and the taste of the sea.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Wheels of the Sea' to remember the word 'whelk'.

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