multivalve Meaning, Definition & Usage

Mul"ti*valve noun

Etymology

Cf. F. multivalve.

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) Any mollusk which has a shell composed of more than two pieces.

Mul"ti*valve, Mul`ti*val"vu*lar adjective (Also<

• Multivalve
• Multivalvular

)

Etymology

Multi- + valve, valvular: cf. F. multivalve.

Definitions

1. Having many valves.
2. (Zoöl.) Many-valved; having more than two valves; -- said of certain shells, as the chitons.