myu̇ˈrisəˌdē noun plural
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, from Muric-, Murex, type genus + -idae
: a large family of gastropod mollusks (suborder Stenoglossa) marked by elongated sculptured shells often with rows of protuberances or spines, long siphon canal, and sessile eyes
• mu·ric·i·form -ˌfȯrm adjective
• mu·ri·cine ˈmyu̇rəˌsīn, -_sə̇n adjective
• mu·ri·coid -rəˌkȯid adjective