The Collaborative International Dictionary
Columbella \Col`um*bel"la\, n. [NL., dim. of L. columba a dove. So called from a fancied resemblance in color and form, of some species.] (Zo["o]l.) A genus of univalve shells, abundant in tropical seas. Some species, as Columbella mercatoria, were formerly used as shell money.
Wikipedia
Columbella is a genus of small sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Columbellidae, the dove snails.
Usage examples of "columbella".
Green Silverhill Columbella Sea Jade Black Amber Seven Tears for Apollo Window on the Square Blue Fire Thunder Heights The Moonflower Skye Cameron The Trembling Hills The Quicksilver Pool The Red Carnelian For Julie Fallowfield, for so many years my friend, agent, and counselor.
Her masterful novels of romantic suspense include, Silverhill, Columbella, national bestsellers and bookclub selections which were preceded by the bestselling Sea Jade, Black Amber, Seven Tears for Apollo, and many others.