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What is another word for Bivalvular?

Pronunciation: [ba͡ɪvˈalvjʊlə] (IPA)

Bivalvular is an adjective that refers to an object that has two valves or halves. There are several other synonyms for this word that can be used interchangeably depending on the context of the sentence. Some of these synonyms include 'double-valved,' 'two-celled,' 'bicuspid,' 'dipartite' and 'bilabiate.' These words all refer to objects with two separate parts that can open and close. In particular, bicuspid is commonly used in medical contexts to describe a type of heart valve, while bilabiate is used to describe the shape of flowers that have two distinct lips. Regardless of the context, all these synonyms convey the same idea of something that is divided into two parts.
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"Two birds are here killed with one stone," for there is pleasure in catching, and a double pleasure in eating, these Bivalvular creatures of the brine.
"Three Years in the Federal Cavalry"
Willard Glazier
It also proved itself an excellent mouser, having killed five mice, by crushing the heads of such as, tempted by the meal, had the audacity to intrude their noses within its Bivalvular clutches.
"Illustrative Anecdotes of the Animal Kingdom"
Samuel Griswold Goodrich

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