释义 |
▪ I. ‖ turben Obs. rare. [L. turben, by-form of turbo, turbin-em: see turbo.] The spire or whorl of a twisted shell.
1669Phil. Trans. IV. 1012 This Turben or Conical figure [of a snail shell] is well neare a quarter of an inch. ▪ II. turben, turbentyne obs. ff. turban, turpentine. |