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helicinian, a. and n. Zool.|hɛlɪˈsɪnɪən|
[f. mod.L. Helicīna (f. helix) + -ian.]
A. adj. Spiral; said of a shell.
B. n. One of the Helicina, a family of Gastropods in De Férussac's classification.
1838Penny Cycl. XII. 106/2 Helicidæ, The fifth order [of gastropods] contains two families:—1st The Helicinians..2nd The Turbicinians. |