volva
(noun) cuplike structure around the base of the stalk of certain fungi
Source: WordNet® 3.1
volva (plural volvas or volvae)
A cup-shaped mass at the base of various fungi.
volva (plural volvas)
Alternative form of völva
• Valvo
Source: Wiktionary
Vol"va, n. Etym: [L. volva, vulva, covering.] (Bot.)
Definition: A saclike envelope of certain fungi, which bursts open as the plant develops.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.
