Columbella \Col`um*bel"la\, n. [NL., dim. of L. columba a dove.
So called from a fancied resemblance in color and form, of
some species.]
(Zool.)
A genus of univalve shells, abundant in tropical seas. Some
species, as Columbella mercatoria, were formerly used as
shell money.
[1913 Webster]
Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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Columbella \Col`um*bel"la\, n. [NL., dim. of L. columba a dove.
So called from a fancied resemblance in color and form, of
some species.]
(Zo["o]l.)
A genus of univalve shells, abundant in tropical seas. Some
species, as Columbella mercatoria, were formerly used as
shell money.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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