VOLVA

volva

(noun) cuplike structure around the base of the stalk of certain fungi

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Noun

volva (plural volvas or volvae)

A cup-shaped mass at the base of various fungi.

Etymology 2

Noun

volva (plural volvas)

Alternative form of vƶlva

Anagrams

• 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



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