# trochus

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Any member of the genus Trochus, or more generally of the family Trochidae; in non-specialist usage, including species formerly classified in that family, particularly Tectus niloticus.

## Etymology
From New Latin Trochus, from Ancient Greek τροχός (trokhós, “wheel”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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