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whelk - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'whelk' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Whelk [ n.]
- Any one numerous species of large marine gastropods belonging to Buccinum and allied genera; especially, Buccinum undatum, common on the coasts both of Europe and North America, and much used as food in Europe.
- A papule; a pustule; acne.
- A stripe or mark; a ridge; a wale.