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shell•y  (shel′ē),USA pronunciation adj., shell•i•er, shell•i•est. 
  1. abounding in shells:a shelly surf.
  2. consisting of a shell or shells.
  3. like a shell or shells.
  • shell + -y1 1545–55

Shel•ly  (shel′ē),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. a male or female given name.

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