murex
Noun

murex (plural murexes or murices)

  1. Any of the genus Murex of marine gastropods.
    • 1991, John Montroll, Robert J. Lang, Origami Sea Life, page 56:
      The murexes (family Muricidae) are one of the most beautiful and sought-after families by shell collectors.



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