univalve
pronunciation
How to pronounce univalve in British English: UK ['ju:nɪvælv]
How to pronounce univalve in American English: US ['junəˌvælv]
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- Noun:
- a class of mollusks typically having a one-piece coiled shell and flattened muscular foot with a head bearing stalked eyes
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- Adjective:
- used of mollusks, especially gastropods, as snails etc.
Word Origin
- univalve
- of mollusks and shells, 1660s (noun and adjective), from uni- + valve.