water snail en · NOUN
Etymology
From water + snail. Compare land snail, sea snail, etc.
Meanings
- An aquatic (usually freshwater) snail.
- An aquatic (usually freshwater) snail. ▸ especially, a pond snail (Lymnaeidae spp.)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| water snails | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| water-snail | alternative | lexicographic |