Petricolidae
plural noun
Pet·ri·col·i·dae
\ˌpe‧trəˈkäləˌdē\
Definition of Petricolidae
: a family of bivalve mollusks (suborder Veneracea) having an elongated shell with which they burrow in soft rock or clay
Indulge Your Inner Word Nerd
There's more!
Love words? You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.
Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:
- More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
- Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
- Advanced search features
- Ad free!
Origin and Etymology of petricolidae
New Latin, from Petricola, type genus + -idae
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up Petricolidae? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!