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Shell Collection

/ʃɛl kəˈlɛkʃən/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    A group of shells gathered for study, display, or enjoyment.

    "During her vacation, she started a shell collection from the beach."
  2. 2

    The act of gathering shells from various locations.

    "Shell collecting is a popular hobby among beachgoers."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'shell' originates from the Old English 'scell', which is related to the Proto-Germanic '*skellō', meaning a hard outer covering. 'Collection' comes from the Latin 'collectio', meaning a gathering or assembly, which evolved through Middle English.

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