trochus

Noun

Meaning

Any one of numerous species of marine univalve shells belonging to Trochus and many allied genera of the family Trochidae. Some of the species are called also topshells.

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Another possible source is the Latin trochus, meaning "iron hoop". Source: Internet

Manufacturing activity is modest, consisting mainly of a garment factory in Yap and production of buttons from trochus shells. Source: Internet

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