I. ˈhwelk, ˈwelk, ˈwilk noun
Etymology: Middle English welke, from Old English weoloc; akin to Middle Dutch willoc whelk and perhaps to Latin volvere to turn — more at voluble
Date: before 12th century
: any of numerous large marine snails (as of the genus Buccinum ) ; especially : one ( B. undatum ) used as food in Europe
II. ˈhwelk, ˈwelk noun
Etymology: Middle English whelke, from Old English hwylca, from hwelian to suppurate
Date: before 12th century
: papule , pustule