Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bivalve

/ˈbaɪvælv/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.18 in modern English

Syllables: bi-valve
IPA: /ˈbaɪvælv/

15

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

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.

noun

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

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dwóh₁ Proto-Indo-European *dwi- Proto-Italic *dwi- Latin bi-bor. English bi- English valve English bivalve From bi- (“two”) + valve.

Inflected Forms

bivalves (plural)

Derived Forms

bivalvate

Frequently Paired Words

univalve

Synonyms

bivalved pelecypod lamellibranch

Questions

How do you pronounce bivalve?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbaɪvælv/.
What does bivalve mean?: 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.
Where does bivalve come from?: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dwóh₁ Proto-Indo-European *dwi- Proto-Italic *dwi- Latin bi-bor. English bi- English valve English bivalve From bi- (“two”) + valve.

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