Sting winkle

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(Zool.) a spinose marine univalve shell of the genus Murex, as the European species (Murex erinaceus). See Illust. of Murex.
a European spinose marine shell (Murex erinaceus). See Illust. of Murex.

See also: Sting, Winkle

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, published 1913 by G. & C. Merriam Co.
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