whelk

noun (1)

\ ˈhwelk

Definition of whelk

(Entry 1 of 2)

: any of numerous large marine snails (as of the genus Buccinum) especially : one (B. undatum) used as food in Europe

whelk

noun (2)

\ ˈhwelk

Definition of whelk (Entry 2 of 2)

: papule, pustule

Noun (1)

Middle English welke, from Old English weoloc; akin to Middle Dutch willoc whelk and perhaps to Latin volvere to turn — more at voluble

Noun (2)

Middle English whelke, from Old English hwylca, from hwelian to suppurate

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whelk

noun

\ ˈhwelk

, ˈwelk\

: a large sea snail that has a spiral shell and is sometimes used for food in Europe

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