Moonshell (Noun)
Meaning
Marine gastropods having smooth rounded shells that form short spires.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The beachcomber's eyes widened as she spotted a beautiful moonshell half-buried in the sand.
- Moonshells are prized by collectors for their delicate, translucent beauty.
- The tidal pool was home to a variety of marine life, including a few large moonshells.
- As the tide went out, the moonshells were exposed, their smooth surfaces glistening in the sunlight.
- The shell shop was filled with an assortment of moonshells, each one unique and carefully labeled.