valvule

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small valve.
  2. A structure similar to a small valve.

Word forms

valvule valvules valvulae

Etymology

From Latin valvula (“valve, little valve”) either directly or via French valvule, from Latin valva (“double door, valve”) + -ula (“-ule, -ling: forming diminutives”). Doublet of valvula.

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