duck's-bill limpet

noun

A limpet of the genus Scutus, Scutus breviculus.

Similar
shield shell
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Meanings

nounduck's-bill limpet (plural duck's-bill limpets)

plural duck's-bill limpets

  1. datedA limpet of the genus Scutus, Scutus breviculus.

    Synonyms: shield shell

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA limpet of the genus Scutus, Scutus breviculus.

Similar
shield shell

Origin

From its shape.

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duck's-bill limpet. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/duck's-bill%20limpet

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“duck's-bill limpet.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/duck's-bill%20limpet. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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