nucula

Nucula

Nu"cu*la\, n. [L., little nut, dim. of nux, nucis, a nut.] (Zo["o]l.) A genus of small marine bivalve shells, having a pearly interior.
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Nucula is always a great word to know.
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a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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