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Word: Dentalium
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
modern Latin, from late Latin dentalis (see dental)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɛnˈteɪlɪəm
Dialects: British English
Short Definition:
tusk shell
Examples:- dentalium shells are ideal for use with beadwork because they're lightweight and easy to work with
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