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Having whelks, ridges, or protuberances; hence, streaked; striated.

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  1. a. Having whelks, ridges, or protuberances; hence, streaked; striated.
  2. a. Shelly.
  3. 1. Having whelks, ridges, or protuberances; hence, streaked; striated. 2. Shelly. "Whelky pearls." Spenser.