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bivalve

The correct spelling is bivalve.

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noun

IPA: /ˈbaɪvælv/

Say it like: Biv-alv-e

The correct spelling is bivalve. Any mollusc belonging to the taxonomic class Bivalvia, characterized by a shell consisting of two hinged sections, such as a scallop, clam, mussel or oyster.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.Any mollusc belonging to the taxonomic class Bivalvia, characterized by a shell consisting of two hinged sections, such as a scallop, clam, mussel or oyster.
  2. 2.A pericarp in which the seed case opens or splits into two parts or valves.

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