Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pennywinkle
Noun
ˈpɛniˌwɪŋkl
Definition
A small marine mollusk or shellfish, often found in coastal areas.
Examples
- At low tide, we explored the rocky beach and found several pennywinkles hidden among the algae.
- Children enjoyed collecting pennywinkles in their buckets during the seaside outing.
Meaning
The pennywinkle is commonly associated with tidal pools and rocky shores. It is often characterized by its spiral-shaped shell.
Synonyms
- Periwinkle
- Winkle
- Shellfish
