Ianthina n. : Any gastropod of the genus Ianthina, of which various species are found living in mid ocean; -- called also purple shell, and violet snail.

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Ianthina in the Online Dictionary. Meaning of Ianthina. Pronunciation of Ianthina. Translations of Ianthina. Ianthina synonyms, Ianthina antonyms. ... (Zool.) Any gastropod of the genus Ianthina, of which various species are found living in mid ocean; - called also ...