bivalve

English

/ˈbaɪvælv/

noun
Definitions
  • Any mollusc belonging to the taxonomic class Bivalvia, characterized by a shell consisting of two hinged sections, such as a scallop, clam, mussel or oyster.
  • (botany) A pericarp in which the seed case opens or splits into two parts or valves.

Etymology

Prefix from English valve.

Origin

English

valve

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