1. a predatory marine gastropod of the family Cassidae, characterized by a thick, heavy shell with a broadened outer lip.
2. the shell of this animal, often used for making cameos.
[ 1745-55 ]
1. a predatory marine gastropod of the family Cassidae, characterized by a thick, heavy shell with a broadened outer lip.
2. the shell of this animal, often used for making cameos.
[ 1745-55 ]
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012