dentalium
noun
den·ta·li·um
den-ˈtā-lē-əm 
plural dentalia
den-ˈtā-lē-ə
: any of a genus (Dentalium) of widely distributed tooth shells
broadly
: tooth shell
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Her elegant dresses and caftans featured imagery of dentalium shells, flowers, elk teeth, and butterflies.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Dentalium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dentalium. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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