'Multivalve' definitions:

Definition of 'Multivalve'

From: GCIDE
  • Multivalve \Mul"ti*valve\, n. [Cf. F. multivalve.] (Zool.) Any mollusk which has a shell composed of more than two pieces. [1913 Webster] Multivalve

Definition of 'Multivalve'

From: GCIDE
  • Multivalve \Mul"ti*valve\, Multivalvular \Mul`ti*val"vu*lar\, a. [Multi- + valve, valvular: cf. F. multivalve.]
  • 1. Having many valves. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Zool.) Many-valved; having more than two valves; -- said of certain shells, as the chitons. [1913 Webster]