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Define the word Conus textilis

"Conus textilis" gcide "The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48"

Textile \Tex"tile\, a. [L. textilis, fr. texere to weave: cf. F.
   textile. See Text.]
   Pertaining to weaving or to woven fabrics; as, textile arts;
   woven, capable of being woven; formed by weaving; as, textile
   fabrics.
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   Textile cone (Zool.), a beautiful cone shell (Conus textilis) in which the colors are arranged so that they
      resemble certain kinds of cloth.
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