Definition of Ramshorn

1. a snail used as an aquarium scavenger [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ramshorn

rampsmen
ramraid
ramraided
ramraiding
ramraidings
ramraids
ramrod
ramrodded
ramrodding
ramrods
rams
ramsbeckite
ramscoop
ramscoops
ramshackle
ramshorn (current term)
ramshorns
ramson
ramsons
ramstam
ramsted
ramtil
ramtilla
ramtillas
ramtils
ramucirumab
ramular
ramuli
ramulose
ramulous

Literary usage of Ramshorn

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Caledonia: Or, A Historical and Topographical Account of North Britain, from by George Chalmers (1890)
"The Outer High church, for the east quarter; 5. The Wynd church, for the middle quarter; 6. The ramshorn church, for the north-west quarter. ..."

2. Charters and Other Documents A.D. 1175-1707 by Glasgow (Scotland) (1906)
"... and spouse, to the City of Glasgow of the lands at ramshorn and Meadow- flat.2 Glasgow, 14th May (registered in the books of council and session, ..."

3. Paul Faber, Surgeon by George MacDonald (1879)
"It was from policy, not from confidence in Mrs. ramshorn, that he went to her first. He liked his curate, and every one To the brass knocker on her door tho ..."

4. Paul Faber, Surgeon by George MacDonald (1879)
"marriage-settlements, the entire property inherited from her father and brother, the disappointment of Mrs. ramshorn in her niece was equalled only by her ..."

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