seashell
adjEtymology From sea + shell.
1
Of a very light pink colour, like that of some seashells.
seashell
nounUS /ˈsiˌʃɛl/
Etymology From sea + shell.
1
The empty shell of a marine mollusk.
- Look closely at the pretty seashell print on these blouses. They’re actually formulated from mathematical equations!2020 February 7, AJ Willingham, “What a great week for rescue pets!”, in CNN:
- Fans will pump air through the alkaline stream, which causes carbon dioxide to form solid calcium carbonate, the material from which seashells are formed, which will look like a fine sand, as well as dissolved bicarbonate.2024 April 21, Laura Paddison, “Can this ocean-based carbon plant help save the world? Some scientists are raising red flags”, in CNN:
2
The animal living inside a seashell.
- The seashells on the beach are toxic and best avoided.
3
A very light pink colour, like that of some seashells.
- Derived terms
- seasheller