Whelks

zi 1whelk pronunciation: function: noun etymology: middle english welke, from old english weoloc; akin to middle dutch willoc whelk and perhaps to latin volvere to turn — more at volubledate: before 12th century : any of numerous large marine snails (as of the genus buccinum); especially : one (b. undatum) used as food in europe[whelk illustration]