volva
[ vol-vuh ]
nounMycology.
the membranous envelope that encloses the base of various mushrooms formed when the velum ruptures.
Origin of volva
11745–55; <Latin: covering, akin to volvere to roll, wrap
Other words from volva
- vol·vate [vol-vit, -veyt], /ˈvɒl vɪt, -veɪt/, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for volva
volva
/ (ˈvɒlvə) /
nounplural -vae (-viː) or -vas
botany a cup-shaped structure that sheathes the base of the stalk of certain mushrooms
Origin of volva
1C18: from Latin: a covering, from volvere to wrap
Derived forms of volva
- volvate (ˈvɒlvɪt, -veɪt), adjective
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Scientific definitions for volva
volva
[ vŏl′və, vôl′- ]
A cuplike structure around the base of the stalk of certain basidiomycete fungi.
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