Phasianella

noun

Pha·​si·​a·​nel·​la
ˌfāzēəˈnelə,
-āsē-
: a genus (the type of the family Phasianellidae) of marine rhipidoglossate snails having intricately patterned porcelaneous shells

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin phasianus pheasant + -ella

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“Phasianella.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Phasianella. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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