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murex

Pronunciation: [ˈmjʊərɛks]

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Learn how to use murex in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “biology”

(noun) a type of sea snail that has a long, sharp shell. These snails live in the ocean and are known for their unique, spiky shells. Some people find them interesting to collect.

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We found a beautiful murex on the beach during our vacation.

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We did not see any murex shells while we were exploring the tide pools.

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Have you ever seen a live murex in the ocean?

Context: “history”

(noun) a type of shell that can produce a purple dye used in ancient times. This dye was very valuable and was often used to color expensive fabrics.

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The ancient Romans used murex to create rich purple robes for the wealthy.

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In our project about ancient dyes, we didn't find any mention of colors made without murex.

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What other sources of dye were used before murex became popular?

How to pronounce murex

Pronunciation: [ˈmjʊərɛks]

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