# bivalve

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈbaɪvælv/ · frequency rank #76,578

## Definitions
1. Any mollusc belonging to the taxonomic class Bivalvia, characterized by a shell consisting of two hinged sections, such as a scallop, clam, mussel or oyster.
2. A pericarp in which the seedcase opens or splits into two parts or valves.

## Etymology
From bi- (“two”) + valve.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/bivalve