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1. (Also,) univalve
having a single shell, as a gastropod mollusk.
2. univalve
(of a mollusk shell) composed of a single valve or piece.
3. (n.) univalve
a univalve mollusk or its shell.
Etymology: (1655–65)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (adj) gastropod, univalve
a class of mollusks typically having a one-piece coiled shell and flattened muscular foot with a head bearing stalked eyes
2. (adj) univalve
used of mollusks, especially gastropods, as snails etc.
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| Definition of 'univalve' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) univalve
alt. of Univalved
2. (noun) univalve
a shell consisting of one valve only; a mollusk whose shell is composed of a single piece, as the snails and conchs
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