gyrogonite

/dʒaɪrɒgənaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of extinct freshwater snail shell with a spiral sculpture resembling a gyroscope.

“The fossil of a gyrogonite was discovered in the ancient lake bed.”

Synonyms

  • extinct shell
  • freshwater snail shell

Antonyms

  • living shell
  • marine snail shell