Univalve Definition
yo͝onĭ-vălv
adjective
Having a shell consisting of a single valve or piece. Used of a mollusk.
American Heritage
Designating or having a one-piece shell.
Webster's New World
Having one valve only.
Webster's New World
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noun
A mollusk having a one-piece shell, as a snail.
Webster's New World
Such a one-piece shell.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Univalve
Noun
Singular:
univalve
Plural:
univalvesOrigin of Univalve
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Originated 1655-65 from uni- (“one") +"Ž valve.
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