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from The Century Dictionary.

  • A family of toxoglossate gastropods, typified by the genus Terebra; the awl-shells or auger-shells. The numerous species chiefly inhabit tropical seas. Also called Terebraceæ and Acusidæ. See cuts under Terebra.

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