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/shel"ee/, adj., shellier, shelliest.1. abounding in shells: a shelly surf.2. consisting of a shell or shells.3. like a shell or shells.[1545-55; SHELL + -Y1]
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shelly — ˈshelē, li adjective ( er/ est) 1. a. : abounding in or covered with shells, especially seashells a shelly shore shelly ground b. : consisting of shells or of a shell the hermit crab in his shelly cave … Useful english dictionary
shelly — adjective (shellier; est) Date: 1555 1. abounding in or covered with shells < a shelly shore > 2. of, relating to, or resembling a shell … New Collegiate Dictionary
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shelly — shell ► NOUN 1) the hard protective outer case of an animal such as a snail, shellfish, or turtle. 2) the outer covering of an egg, nut kernel, or seed. 3) an explosive artillery projectile or bomb. 4) a hollow metal or paper case used as a… … English terms dictionary
Shelly Manne — Shelly Manne, New York, 1946 (photo : William P. Gottlieb) Nom Sheldon Manne Naissance … Wikipédia en Français
