ˈneritineZool. [ad.mod.L. Neritina: see Nerita and -ine.] A mollusc of the genus Neritina (family Neritidæ). 1843Penny Cycl. XXV. 383/1 The crowned Neritines.1874Wood Nat.Hist. 639 Several allied shells are inhabitants of the fresh instead of the salt waters, and are known as Neritines.