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A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

To retreat into one’s shell

Home The Lexicon To retreat into one’s shell

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To retreat into one's shell

Definition

To isolate oneself emotionally or socially.

Language

English

Type

Faunamorph

Subcategory

Reptiles and Amphibians

Grammatical Subcategory

Verbs: Actions/States of Being

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