keyhole limpet
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The word 'key' comes from Old English 'cǣg', meaning 'key' or 'wedge'. 'Hole' comes from Old English 'hol', meaning 'hole' or 'opening'. 'Limpet' comes from Middle English 'lympe', meaning 'limpet'.
مثال
- The keyhole limpet is commonly found along rocky shores.
- The shell of the keyhole limpet has a distinctive shape.
- Keyhole limpets attach themselves to rocks using their muscular foot.
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تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- marine limpet having a conical shell with an opening at the apex