sunset shell

English

Etymology

So-called due to its shell

Noun

sunset shell (plural sunset shells)

  1. A marine bivalve (Tellina radiata) found in the Caribbean, having a smooth shell marked with radiating bands of varied colours.
    Synonym: sunrise tellin

Synonyms

  • rising sun

References

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