† spur trochusn.Obsolete a species of shell (cf. spur-shelln.).
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spur-shell1713
spur trochus1753
turbinate1802
1753 Chambers's Cycl. Suppl. at Cochlea 11. The spur trochus, with spines disposed in a regular circle. 12. The less aculeated spur trochus.