univalve
univalve · univalves
A univalve mollusk or its shellA univalve mollusk or its shell.
Meaning
1 sensesA univalve mollusk or its shell.
More definitions
- a class of mollusks typically having a one-piece coiled shell and flattened muscular foot with a head bearing stalked eyes
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
Originated 1655–65 from uni- (“one”) + valve.Originated 1655–65 from uni- (“one”) + valve.
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Forms
plural: univalvesSynonyms
1 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedbivalve
See also
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