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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Cypraea, genus Cypraeanoun

    type genus of the family Cypraeidae: the typical cowries

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  1. Cypraea

    Cypraea is a genus of medium-sized to large sea snails or cowries, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Cypraeidae, the cowries.

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  1. cypraea

    Cypraea is a genus of marine gastropod mollusks in the family Cypraeidae, commonly known as cowries. Cowries are generally found in warm, tropical waters, and are often prized for their brightly colored, glossy shells, which have been used historically in many cultures as currency or ornamentation. They are known for their teardrop shape and the long, narrow opening along the underside.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Cypraeanoun

    a genus of mollusks, including the cowries. See Cowrie

  2. Etymology: [NL.; cf. Gr. a name of Venus.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of cypraea in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of cypraea in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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