snail's
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/sneɪlz/
(snail)
small mollusk
Etymology
Etymology Information
'snail' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'snægl', where 'snægl' meant 'snail'.
Historical Evolution
'snægl' changed from Old English word 'snægl' and eventually became the modern English word 'snail'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a small mollusk with a coiled shell', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
possessive form of 'snail', indicating something that belongs to or is associated with a snail.
The snail's shell was beautifully patterned.
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