Associations to the word «Cypraeidae»

Wiktionary

CYPRAEIDAE, proper noun. A taxonomic family within the superfamily Cypraeoidea   — consisting of a number of gastropods commonly known as cowries.

Dictionary definition

CYPRAEIDAE, noun. Family of marine gastropods comprising the cowries.

Wise words

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