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Added 10 October 2026

univalve

noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. More about univalve at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A class of mollusks typically having a one-piece coiled shell and flattened muscular foot with a head bearing stalked eyes.

adjective

Used of mollusks, especially gastropods, as snails etc.

Origin

Originated 1655–65 from uni- (“one”) + valve.

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