vol·va (v l v , vôl-)n. A cuplike structure around the base of the stalk of certain fungi. [Latin, a covering; see wel-2 in Indo-European roots.] vol vate (-v t) adj. |
volva [ˈvɒlvə]
n pl -vae [-viː], -vas
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) Botany a cup-shaped structure that sheathes the base of the stalk of certain mushrooms
[from Latin: a covering, from volvere to wrap]
volvate [ˈvɒlvɪt -veɪt] adj
| volva (vlv, vôl-) A cuplike structure around the base of the stalk of certain basidiomycete fungi. |
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| Noun | 1. |  volva - cuplike structure around the base of the stalk of certain fungifungus - 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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