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Periwinkle

usgb/ˈperiwɪŋkl/Volume
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Coastal ContextPlay
Periwinkle (sea snail) is often used in contexts related to the sea, fishing or coastal cuisine. SlideLocal fishermen prize the periwinkle for its tender meat.
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The word 'periwinkle' may refer to the delicacy served in certain seafood dishes. SlideTonight's special includes garlic butter periwinkles.
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Different regions might have specific types of periwinkles; it's not a universal term for all sea snails. SlideThese periwinkles seem different from the ones back home.
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