Whelk

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.

A papule; a pustule; acne.

A stripe or mark; a ridge; a wale.

large carnivorous marine gastropods of coastal waters and intertidal regions having a strong snail-like shell

large marine snail much used as food in Europe