shell meaning in Sanskrit

Sanskrit words for shell

a shell, the conch-shell

शङ्ख śaṅkhá

shell, esp. pearl oyster, mother of pearl

शुक्ति śukti

shell

कम्बु kambu

English meaning of shell

1. noun The calcareous or chitinous external covering of mollusks, crustaceans, and some other invertebrates.
2. noun Any mollusk having such a covering.
3. noun The exoskeleton or wing covers of certain insects.
4. noun The conjoined scutes that constitute the "shell" (carapace) of a tortoise or turtle.

Full definition of shell

shell in a sentence

• In some mollusks, as the cuttlefish, the shell is concealed by the animal's outer mantle and is considered internal.
• Genuine mother-of-pearl buttons are made from sea shells.
• The restaurant served caramelized onion shells.

Synonyms of shell

• shell-like

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Questions about shell in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of shell in Sanskrit?

Shell in Sanskrit is शङ्ख (śaṅkhá), शुक्ति (śukti), कम्बु (kambu).

shell इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?

Shell: शङ्ख (śaṅkhá), शुक्ति (śukti), कम्बु (kambu).

What does shell mean in English?

Shell means the calcareous or chitinous external covering of mollusks, crustaceans, and some other invertebrates.