noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:In her biology class, Sarah learned about the anatomy of a snail, including the gole of the goitersnail.

Definition:The external protective covering of a snail that is typically made of calcium carbonate.

From snail shell

Example:Marine biologists collect samples of calcareous shells, including goles, to study the effects of ocean acidification.

Definition:A shell made primarily of calcium carbonate, often found in marine environment organisms.

From calcareous shell