monomya Meaning, Definition & Usage

Mo*no"my*a, Mon`o*my*a"ri*a noun plural (Also<
  • Monomya
  • Monomyaria
)
Etymology
NL., fr. Gr. single + , , muscle.
Definitions
  1. (Zoöl.) An order of lamellibranchs having but one muscle for closing the shell, as the oyster.

Webster 1913