What does volva mean?
Definitions for volva
ˈvɒl vəvol·va
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Princeton's WordNet
volvanoun
cuplike structure around the base of the stalk of certain fungi
Wiktionary
völvanoun
in Old Norse society, a female practitioner of magic divination and prophecy
völvanoun
any prophetess, sooth-sayer, or witch
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volva
A volva is a cup-like structure at the base of a mushroom that is a remnant of the universal veil, or the protective membrane that covers a mushroom when it is still very young. This characteristic feature is found in certain species of mushrooms, particularly in the Amanita family. The presence or absence of a volva can be a key identifying feature in mushroom taxonomy.
Webster Dictionary
Volvanoun
a saclike envelope of certain fungi, which bursts open as the plant develops
Etymology: [L. volva, vulva, covering.]
Wikidata
Völva
A vǫlva or völva is a shamanic seeress in Norse paganism, and a recurring motif in Norse mythology.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of volva in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of volva in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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- فولفاArabic
- VolvaPolish
- volvaPortuguese
- вёльваRussian
- volvaUrdu
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