Whelk

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noun

A type of sea snail, often eaten as food.

I picked up a few whelks from the seafood market for dinner.
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  • eat whelks
  • buy whelks
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Culinary Term

Used to describe a type of edible shellfish in recipes or on seafood menus.

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Tonight's special includes garlic-butter whelks.
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Not Common

The term 'whelk' is not commonly used outside of regions where they are eaten or found.

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I never heard of whelks before visiting the coastal town.
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Beachcombing

Empty whelk shells are often found by beachcombers and can be used for decoration or crafts.

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I found a beautiful whelk shell while walking on the beach.
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