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Scalaria pretiosa Wentletrap Wen"tle*trap`, n. [D. wenteltrap a winding
staircase; cf. G. wendeltreppe.] [Obs.]
Any one of numerous species of elegant, usually white, marine
shells of the genus Scalaria, especially Scalaria pretiosa,
which was formerly highly valued; -- called also staircase
shell. See Scalaria.