gasteropod

British

/ ˈɡæstərəˌpɒd /

noun

a variant of gastropod

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Scutibranchiā′ta, an order of gasteropod mollusca.—n.

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Nerite, nē′rīt, n. a gasteropod of the genus Nerita or the family Neritid�.—adj.

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Reptant, rep′tant, adj. crawling: pertaining to the Reptantia, those gasteropod mollusca adapted for crawling.—n.

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Her′mitāge, Her′mitary, the dwelling of a hermit: a retired abode: a wine produced near Valence, in Dr�me; Her′mit-crab, the name of a family of crustaceans notable for their habit of sheltering themselves in gasteropod shells.—adj.

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Mū′sic-school, a place where music is regularly taught, a conservatory; Mū′sic-shell, a Gasteropod of the Caribbean Sea, marked with figures like printed music; Mū′sic-stand, a music-rack: a raised platform for a musical band; Mū′sic-stool, a stool or chair, generally adjustable in height, for the performer on the pianoforte, &c.;

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