winkle
a winkle or common periwinkle, Littorina littorea
Meanings
Noun
- A periwinkle or its shell, of family Littorinidae.
- Any one of various marine spiral gastropods, especially, in the United States, either of two species Busycotypus canaliculata (species) and Busycon carica (species).
- The penis, especially that of a boy rather than that of a man.
Verb
- Synonym of winkle out
Related
Similar words
- oyster drill
- Fulgar carica (species), Busycon canaliculata (species)
Origin
- Short for periwinkle.
Modern English dictionary
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