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European sting winkle

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Common name of Ocenebra erinaceus, a species of predatory sea snail in the family of Muricidae.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

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Synonyms: oyster drill

Antonyms: none provided

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Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: cormaillot — Ocenebra erinaceus
  • Polish: ocenebra jeżowata — Ocenebra erinaceus