
Whelk
Culinary Term
Used to describe a type of edible shellfish in recipes or on seafood menus.

Tonight's special includes garlic-butter whelks.
Not Common
The term 'whelk' is not commonly used outside of regions where they are eaten or found.

I never heard of whelks before visiting the coastal town.
Beachcombing
Empty whelk shells are often found by beachcombers and can be used for decoration or crafts.

I found a beautiful whelk shell while walking on the beach.
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