Zool. Pl. spondyli. [L.: see SPONDYL(E.] One or other of the species of bivalves belonging to the genus Spondylus, characterized by foliaceous spines.
1601. Holland, Pliny, II. 446. The fish likewise called Spondylus, is said to rid away the tertian ague.
1753. Chambers, Cycl., Suppl., Spondylus, kind of oister of an oblong and umbonated form, of which there are several species.
1777. Pennant, Brit. Zool. (ed. 4), IV. 58. Spondyli, a sort of Bivalve, with strong hinges, found in the Mediterranean sea.
18356. Todds Cycl. Anat., I. 112/2. The annexed figure of the organs of the spondylus.
1840. Cuviers Anim. Kingd., 372. The Spondyli are eaten like Oysters.
1885. Lady Brassey, The Trades, 160. One large cabinet includes many interesting specimens, especially of the various kinds of spondylus.