Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the snail genus Helix, especially Helix pomatia or the Roman snail.

“The sminthian shells found in the ancient ruins were incredibly well-preserved.”

2. noun

a snail of the genus Helix, especially Helix pomatia or the Roman snail.

“The gardener found a large sminthian eating the leaves of her favorite plant.”