Pleurotomariide

Meaning of the word

The word “pleurotomaride” is a masculine noun that refers to a family of marine gastrropod mollusks, characterized by their tower -shaped shells.

Origin of the word

The word “pleurotomariide” originates in the Greek “pleuron” (side) + “turns” (cut) + “ari” (belonging to) + “eidos” (shape), which means “side cut form”. This denomination is due to the peculiar form of the shells of these mollusks.

Word adverbs

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Conjunctions of the word

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Synonyms of the word

Some synonyms for “pleurotomariide” are: Pleurotomariidae family, caracol-torre, snail.

Word Definitions

– Male noun that refers to a family of marine gastroppodes, characterized by their tower -shaped shells.

Phrases that the word applies

– Pleurotomariide is a marine mollusk found in deep water.
– The pleurotomaride shell has a tower -shaped spiral.

Examples of the word in text

– The researcher found a rare copy of pleurotomaride during his submarine expedition.
– The pleurotomaride shell is highly valued by collectors.

Rhymes with the word

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Anagrams with the word

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