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
Antonyms:
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:
univalves

Origin of Univalve

  • Originated 1655-65 from uni- (“one") +"Ž valve.

    From Wiktionary

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UUNUNI

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EVELVE

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