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pəˈlɛs əˌpɒdpele·cy·pod

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. bivalve, pelecypod, lamellibranchadjective

    marine or freshwater mollusks having a soft body with platelike gills enclosed within two shells hinged together

  2. lamellibranch, pelecypod, pelecypodousadjective

    bivalve

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  1. pelecypod

    A pelecypod, also known as a bivalve, is a type of marine or freshwater mollusk characterized by a shell that is divided into two hinged parts. The group includes clams, oysters, scallops, and mussels. They are named for their shell, which is typically composed of two hinged parts or "valves". The term "pelecypod" is derived from the Greek words "pelekys," meaning axe, and "pous," meaning foot -- referring to the shape of their foot.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of pelecypod in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of pelecypod in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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