multivalve

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Adjective, Noun
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mul=ti=valve

CIDE DICTIONARY

multivalven. [Cf. F. multivalve.].
     Any mollusk which has a shell composed of more than two pieces.  [1913 Webster]
multivalvea. [Multi- + valve, valvular: cf. F. multivalve.].
  •  Having many valves.  [1913 Webster]
  •  Many-valved; having more than two valves; -- said of certain shells, as the chitons.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

multivalve, n. (attrib.) (of a shell etc.) having several valves.


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