aclidian

/əˈklɪdiən/

Definitions

1. adjective

Of or relating to the Aclididae, a family of snails, or to a particular type of rock formation.

“The geologist studied the aclidian structures in the ancient rock formation.”

2. noun

A type of rock formation or a snail of the family Aclididae.

“The park ranger pointed out the aclidian rock formations to the tourists.”

Synonyms

  • gastropod
  • snail

Antonyms

  • land-dwelling
  • terrestrial