I suspect Lambis, as a vernacular name for Strombus gigas, is an
Antillese word.
Explanations around this word are often stunning. One of the best I
found: "The lambis is a grey shell, with nacreous layer inside; this
crustacean is often found etc.".
So... etymology of such a name ? Good luck!

Franck Frydman a écrit :
> Hello,
> Would somebody know the etymology and meaning of the word "lambis"?
> Thanks in advance,
> Franck Frydman
>
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