Definition of bivalve
: being or having a shell composed of two valves
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Deep-sea wood borers (Xylophaga, a genus of bivalve mollusks) take over where shallow water gribbles and shipworms left off.
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In 2005, the oyster as aphrodisiac got a big boost as many consumer publications reported that bivalve mollusks (which include clams, oysters, mussels and scallops) had been found to have desire-inducing properties.
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While the lyric connotes cozy relations between the famously fertile shellfish of this bivalve capital, feelings among shellfishermen themselves are decidedly less friendly.
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In 2005, the oyster as aphrodisiac got a big boost as many consumer publications reported that bivalve mollusks (which include clams, oysters, mussels and scallops) had been found to have desire-inducing properties.
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First Known Use of bivalve
1661
Definition of bivalve
: any of a class (Bivalvia synonym Pelecypoda) of typically marine mollusks (such as clams, oysters, or scallops) that have a 2-valved hinged shell, are usually filter feeders, and lack a distinct head
Examples of bivalve in a Sentence
clams, mussels, oysters, and other bivalves
Recent Examples of bivalve from the Web
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The selection of bivalves rotates weekly, but local Hog Island oysters on the half-shell are a menu staple, naturally.
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These tasty bivalves are a favorite around these parts, and with good reason.
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The sauced bivalve is in the center of the plate, hinting that your meal will be seafood-focused.
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Chefs are falling for these creamy Gulf bivalves, which are cultivated by Murder Point Oyster Co. in the waters of southwestern Alabama.
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The world’s most extensive variety of fish, bivalves, and crustaceans are on display with species most people have never seen or heard of.
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However, an oyster bar lives and dies by the quality of the bivalves themselves and Voyager hits it out of the park on that front.
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Harvey’s was serving 500 wagonloads of the tasty bivalves a week.
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Unlike fish, bivalves are eaten whole, guts and all.
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First Known Use of bivalve
1683
BIVALVE Defined for English Language Learners
bivalve
Definition of bivalve for English Language Learners
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biology : a sea animal that has a shell with two movable parts connected by a hinge
Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of bivalve
bivalved;
bivalving
: to split (a cast) along one or two sides (as to relieve pressure)
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