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A marine univalve shell of the genus Bulla and allied genera, belonging to the Tectibranchiata.

One of the shells or valves of a cockle.

A machine that separates the kernels of corn from the cob.

A flattened marine univalve shell of the genus Haliotis; -- called also sea-ear. See Abalone.

The shell or exterior covering of an egg. Also used figuratively for anything resembling an eggshell.

A marine univalve shell of the genus Pyrula, or Ficula, resembling a fig in form.

One of numerous species of marine gastropod shells, belonging to Ranella and allied genera.

A large, handsome, marine, univalve shell (Triton femorale).

A sharp-edged, tubular, marine shell, of the genus Vermetus; also, the pinna. See Vermetus.

Unyielding; insensible to argument; uncompromising; strict. [Collog., U.S.]

To hide in a shell. [Obs.] Shak.

The shell of a large Dentalium (D. pretiosum), formerly used as shell money, and for ornaments, by the Indians of the west coast of North America.

A grayish brown limestone, containing fossil shells, which reflect a beautiful play of colors. It is also called fire marble, from its fiery reflections.

A large, pearly, spiral, marine shell (Turbo margaritaceus), from the Pacific Islands. It is used as an ornament.

A chiton.

Any spiral marine shell of the genus Persona, having a curiously twisted aperture.

Same as Romaic.

Hellenism as surviving or revival in modern times; the practice or pursuit of ancient Greek ideals in modern life, art, or literature, as in the Renaissance.

The shell or hard external covering in which the kernel of a nut is inclosed.

Of or pertaining to all Greece, or to Panhellenism; including all Greece, or all the Greeks.