Spondulicks are berries found at the top of the Spondul tree. They are
prized both by High Flying Pigs and us Jews on both Matzo and Baggle---or is
it Beagle?
        Q-Man
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From: C. E. Pinkerton <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, December 15, 2002 1:48 PM
Subject: Re: etymology of Spondulicks - related to Spondylus?


> I too was called "spondulicks" as a child...Hmmmmmwonder if I was
something
> precious or just a worthless coin.....Mique
>
> For all your shell specimen collection needs,
> visit Mique's Molluscs online at http://www.miquesmolluscs.com
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Helen Madow <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Sunday, December 15, 2002 8:58 AM
> Subject: Re: etymology of Spondulicks - related to Spondylus?
>
>
> Dear Rich,
>
> I can only add to the mystery.  Spondulicks was what my father-in-law
> used to call my kids when they were little.
>
> Best,
> Helen