rhynchote

/rɪŋkaʊt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of marine snail in the family Aplustridae, characterized by a long, slender shell with a large aperture.

“During the snorkeling trip, we spotted a rare species of rhynchote hidden among the coral reef.”

Synonyms

  • aplustrid
  • marine snail

Antonyms

  • land snail
  • terrestrial snail