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Whelk word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "whelk" word

[noun] large carnivorous marine gastropods of coastal waters and intertidal regions having a strong snail-like shell
[noun] large marine snail much used as food in Europe
[verb] gather whelk
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\Whelk\, n. [OE. welk, wilk, AS. weoloc, weloc, wiloc. Cf. {Whilk}, and {Wilk}.] (Zo["o]l.) Any one numerous species of large marine gastropods belonging to {Buccinum} and allied genera; especially, {Buccinum undatum}, common on the coasts both of Europe and North America, and much used as food in Europe. {Whelk tingle}, a dog whelk. See under {Dog}.
\Whelk\, n. [OE. whelke, dim. of whele. See {Wheal} a pustule.] 1. A papule; a pustule; acne. ``His whelks white.'' --Chaucer. 2. A stripe or mark; a ridge; a wale. {Chin whelk} (Med.), sycosis. {Rosy whelk} (Med.), grog blossom.

See also: Buccinidae | family Buccinidae | seafood | seasnail | snail | whelk | whelk |

The fun area, different aproach to word »whelk«

Let's analyse "whelk" as pure text. This string has Five letters in One syllable and One vowel. 20% of vowels is 18.6% less then average English word. Written in backwards: KLEHW. Average typing speed for these characters is 1430 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: whelk: 5 = 5, reduced: 5 . and the final result is Five.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: whelk: 5 + 8 + 5 + 3 + 2 = 23, reduced: 5, and the final result is Five.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
E (1) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
H (1) 8 Strength Couragous, Faithful, Caring
K (1) 11 Justice Charismatic, Quick, Leader, Bold
L (1) 12 Hanged Man Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
W (1) 23 King of Wands Sensual, Warm, Strong, Loyal

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