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tellina — meaning in English

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English meaning

clam noun An edible shellfish with two hinged shells, found buried in sand or mud.
tellin noun A small burrowing sea clam that filters food particles from the sand it lives in.

Senses

tellina is used for these senses in English:

tellin (zoology) A marine bivalve mollusc, of the genus Tellina, that burrows in the sand, from where it siphons detritus.

clam — full definition

noun An edible shellfish with two hinged shells, found buried in sand or mud.
noun Informal: a dollar.
verb To go silent or refuse to speak, especially used as "clam up."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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