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tellin

TEH-lihn

Tellin (noun) means a small burrowing sea clam that filters food particles from the sand it lives in. Example: “Beachcombers often find the delicate, colourful shells of a tellin washed up on the sand.”

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A small burrowing sea clam that filters food particles from the sand it lives in.
"Beachcombers often find the delicate, colourful shells of a tellin washed up on the sand."

How to use tellin

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA type of small sand-burrowing clam, often collected for its pretty shell.

Word forms

tellins plural

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Etymology

From the New Latin genus name Tellina, itself from an Ancient Greek word for a small bivalve shellfish.

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tellin” mean?

The word “tellin” means a small burrowing sea clam that filters food particles from the sand it lives in. In plain terms, a type of small sand-burrowing clam, often collected for its pretty shell.

How do you pronounce “tellin”?

“Tellin” is pronounced TEH-lihn (/ˈtɛlɪn/ in IPA).

How do you use “tellin” in a sentence?

Here is “tellin” used in a sentence: “Beachcombers often find the delicate, colourful shells of a tellin washed up on the sand.”

What part of speech is “tellin”?

“Tellin” is a noun.

Where does the word “tellin” come from?

The word “tellin” comes from Ancient Greek. From the New Latin genus name Tellina, itself from an Ancient Greek word for a small bivalve shellfish.

Is “tellin” a common word?

“Tellin” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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