multivalve

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Definition of multivalve in English English dictionary

Having multiple valves (in any context)

A multivalve mollusc

{n} an animal with a shell of many valves

Many-valved; having more than two valves; said of certain shells, as the chitons

Any mollusk which has a shell composed of more than two pieces

Having many valves

{i} mollusk having a shell made up of two or more pieces

Hyphenation

mul·ti·valve

Turkish pronunciation

mʌltivälv

Pronunciation

/ˈməltēvalv/ /ˈmʌltiːvælv/

Etymology

() multi- +‎ valve