conchologist

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noun

One who collects shells, especially for the purpose of scientific study.

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Meanings

nounconchologist (plural conchologists)

plural conchologists

  1. One who collects shells, especially for the purpose of scientific study.

Origin

From conchology + -ist.

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APA

conchologist. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/conchologist

MLA

“conchologist.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/conchologist. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “conchologist,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/conchologist.

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