wentletrap Meaning, Definition & Usage

Wen"tle*trap` noun

Etymology

D. wenteltrap a winding staircase; cf. G. wendeltreppe.

Definitions

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1. Any one of numerous species of elegant, usually white, marine shells of the genus Scalaria, especially Scalaria pretiosa, which was formerly highly valued; -- called also staircase shell. See Scalaria.