n. & adj.
n. any of a group of aquatic molluscs of the class Bivalvia, with laterally compressed bodies enclosed within two hinged shells, e.g. oysters, mussels, etc.
adj. 1 with a hinged double shell. 2 Biol. having two valves, e.g. of a pea-pod.
n. & adj.
n. any of a group of aquatic molluscs of the class Bivalvia, with laterally compressed bodies enclosed within two hinged shells, e.g. oysters, mussels, etc.
adj. 1 with a hinged double shell. 2 Biol. having two valves, e.g. of a pea-pod.
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012