valvule
valvule · valvules · valvulae
A small valveA small valve.
Meaning
2 sensesA small valve.
a small valve
A structure similar to a small valve.
Origin
From Latin valvula (“valve, little valve”) either directly or via French valvule, from LatFrom Latin valvula (“valve, little valve”) either directly or via French valvule, from Latin valva (“double door, valve”) + -ula (“-ule, -ling: forming diminutives”). Doublet of valvula.
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Forms
plural: valvules / valvulaeSynonyms
2 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular