conchylaceous Meaning, Definition & Usage

Con`chy*la"ceous, Con*chyl`i*a"ceous adjective (Also<

• Conchylaceous
• Conchyliaceous

)

Etymology

L. conchylium shell, Gr. , dim. of , equiv. to . See Conch.

Definitions

1. Of or pertaining to shells; resembling a shell; as, conchyliaceous impressions. Kirwan.