EPIPHRAGMS

Noun

epiphragms

plural of epiphragm

Source: Wiktionary


EPIPHRAGM

Ep"i*phragm, n. Etym: [Gr. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A membranaceous or calcareous septum with which some mollusks close the aperture of the shell during the time of hibernation, or æstivation.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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