ốc
[ʔəwk͡p̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) an animal, especially a mollusk, with a spiral shell
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
ốc sêna land snail
ốc mượn hồna hermit crab
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) nut (that fits on a bolt)
Common questions
What does “ốc” mean?
(noun) an animal, especially a mollusk, with a spiral shell
Is “ốc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.