whelk /ˈhwɛlk, ˈwɛlk, ˈwɪlk/
峨螺,粉刺,青春痘
Whelk n. Zool. Any one numerous species of large marine gastropods belonging to Buccinum and allied genera; especially, Buccinum undatum, common on the coasts both of Europe and North America, and much used as food in Europe.
Whelk tingle, a dog whelk. See under Dog.
Whelk, n.
1. A papule; a pustule; acne. “His whelks white.”
2. A stripe or mark; a ridge; a wale.
Chin whelk Med., sycosis.
Rosy whelk Med., grog blossom.
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whelk
n 1: large marine snail much used as food in Europe
2: large carnivorous marine gastropods of coastal waters and
intertidal regions having a strong snail-like shell
v : gather whelk