algophilist

/ˌælɡəˈfɪlɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who collects or has a fondness for seashells.

“She was an avid algophilist and spent her summers scouring the beaches for rare specimens.”

Synonyms

  • conchologist
  • shell collector

Antonyms

  • negligent collector
  • unenthusiastic collector