ark shell

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahrk shel]
- /ɑrk ʃɛl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahrk shel]
- /ɑrk ʃɛl/

Definitions of ark shell words

noun ark shell any marine bivalve of the family Arcidae, especially of the genus Arca, characterized by a heavy shell with a toothed hinge and a deep, boatlike inner surface. 1
noun ark shell (malacology) Any of the family Arcidae of saltwater clams or marine bivalve molluscs. 0

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Origin of ark shell

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

First recorded in 1850-55

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ark shell popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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