Bivalve

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

An aquatic mollusc whose soft body is enclosed within two hinged shells, such as oysters, mussels, and clams.

“Oysters are a type of bivalve that filters water as it feeds.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈbaɪvælv/

Syllables

bi·valve

Related Words

Synonyms

pelecypodlamellibranchbivalved

Antonyms

univalve

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Wordle

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