volva

vol·va

 (vŏl′və, vôl′-)

n.

A cuplike structure around the base of the stalk of certain fungi.

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[Latin, a covering; see wel- in Indo-European roots.]

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vol′vate′ (-vāt′) adj.

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volva

(ˈvɒlvə)

n, pl -vae (-viː) or -vas

(Botany) botany a cup-shaped structure that sheathes the base of the stalk of certain mushrooms

[C18: from Latin: a covering, from volvere to wrap]

volvate adj

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vol•va

(ˈvɒl və)

n., pl. -vas.

the membranous envelope enclosing the base of many mushrooms, formed when the velum ruptures.

[1745–55; < Latin: covering]

vol′vate (-vɪt, -veɪt) adj.

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Noun

1.

volva - cuplike structure around the base of the stalk of certain fungi fungus - an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia plant part, plant structure - any part of a plant or fungus

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