shellfish
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B2
/ˈʃɛlˌfɪʃ/
aquatic animal with a shell
Etymology
Etymology Information
'shellfish' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'scell' meaning 'shell' and 'fisc' meaning 'fish'.
Historical Evolution
'scellfisc' transformed into the Middle English word 'shelfish', and eventually became the modern English word 'shellfish'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fish with a shell', but over time it evolved to include all aquatic animals with shells.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an aquatic animal, such as a mollusk or crustacean, that has a shell.
Lobsters and clams are types of shellfish.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45