whelked

1 of 2

adjective (1)

-kt

: formed like a whelk shell : twisted, convoluted

whelked horns

whelked

2 of 2

adjective (2)

"

archaic

: having whelks or ridges on the flesh

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

whelk entry 1 + -ed

Adjective (2)

whelk entry 3 + -ed

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