Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A collectors' name of the Ovulum ovum, given in allusion to the white porcelain-like surface of the shell. See
Ovulum .
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word china-shell.
Examples
Sorry, no example sentences found.
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.