Bivalve

noun

/ˈbaɪvælv/

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.nounAny mollusc belonging to the taxonomic class Bivalvia, characterized by a shell consisting of two hinged sections, such as a scallop, clam, mussel or oyster.

2.nounA pericarp in which the seed case opens or splits into two parts or valves.

Synonyms

lamellibranch pelecypod bivalved pelecypodous mytilus mollusc mussel mollusk shellfish inequilateral doubles mercenaria

Rhymes With

valve safety valve butterfly valve relief valve slide valve clack valve escape valve mitral valve

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