turbinoid

English

Etymology

See turbo and -oid.

Adjective

turbinoid (comparative more turbinoid, superlative most turbinoid)

1. Belonging or relating to Turbo or the family Turbinidae.

   Synonym: turbinid

2. Shaped like a top; turbiniform.

Noun

turbinoid (plural turbinoids)

1. A member of Turbo or the family Turbinidae.

   Synonyms: turbinid, turban shell

References

• “turbinoid”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.