a. (Physiol.) Possessed of the properties of chyle; consisting of chyle. [ 1913 Webster ]
{ , a. [ L. conchylium shell, Gr. &unr_;, dim. of &unr_;, equiv. to &unr_;. See Conch. ] Of or pertaining to shells; resembling a shell; as, conchyliaceous impressions. Kirwan. [ 1913 Webster ]