I. ˈməltə̇+ˌ- adjective
Etymology: New Latin multivalvis, from multi- + -valvis (from valva valve)
: having many valves — used especially of shellfish and shells
II. noun
: a multivalve shellfish or shell
I. ˈməltə̇+ˌ- adjective
Etymology: New Latin multivalvis, from multi- + -valvis (from valva valve)
: having many valves — used especially of shellfish and shells
II. noun
: a multivalve shellfish or shell
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012