"periostracum" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: periostraca [plural]
Etymology: Literally "surrounding shell", from peri- + ostracum. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|peri|ostracum}} peri- + ostracum Head templates: {{en-noun|periostraca}} periostracum (plural periostraca)
  1. (malacology) The proteinaceous outer sheath of many molluscan shells. Wikipedia link: periostracum Categories (topical): Malacology Categories (lifeform): Animal body parts Derived forms: periostracal

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