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Definition of Murex

1. n. A genus of marine gastropods, having rough, and frequently spinose, shells, which are often highly colored inside; the rock shells. They abound in tropical seas.

Definition of Murex

1. a marine mollusk [n -RICES or -REXES]

Medical Definition of Murex

1. Origin: L, the purple fish. A genus of marine gastropods, having rough, and frequently spinose, shells, which are often highly coloured inside; the rock shells. They abound in tropical seas. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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