Whelky

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having whelks, ridges, or protuberances.

    "whelky pearles"

  2. 2
    Resembling a whelk (the sea snail)

Synonyms

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streakedstriated

Etymology

From whelk + -y.

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