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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any bivalve mollusc whose valves are of the same size.

Adjective

1. 1
   Having valves of the same size (as is normal) not-comparable

   "Shell transverse , equivalve , inequilateral , with a large oblique anteal opening"

Synonyms

All synonyms

equivalvateequivalvedequivalvular

Antonyms

All antonyms

inequivalveunequivalve

Example

More examples

"Shell transverse , equivalve , inequilateral , with a large oblique anteal opening"

Etymology

From equi- + valve.

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