inequivalve

adjective

in·​equivalve

"+

variants or less commonly inequivalved

-lvd

of a bivalve mollusk or its shell

: having the valves unequal in size and form

Word History

Etymology

in- entry 1 + equi- + valve or valved (from valve + -ed)

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