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giant snail

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noun

  1. any land snail of the genus Achatina and related genera, mostly of tropical Africa, having shells up to 9 inches (23 centimeters) high.


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And giant snail — well, let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

From New York Times • Aug. 17, 2023

A Florida county is trying to contain an invasive species of giant snail that can grow as big as a fist.

From New York Times • Jun. 22, 2023

"When they realized there was this giant snail inside they contacted us for help. Luckily, the snail was doing okay and could be transferred straight to an exotics center for specialist care."

From Fox News • Aug. 22, 2021

Louise once had a customer in looking for a bandanna for a giant snail.

From The Guardian • Apr. 5, 2011

Some art students had built it, modeling it after the giant snail in the movie of Doctor Dolittle.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt