bivalve

Pronunciation: /ˈbaɪvælv/

The English word “bivalve” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

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.
A pericarp in which the seedcase opens or splits into two parts or valves.

From bi- (“two”) + valve.

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