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vol·va  (vlv, vôl-)

n.

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

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[Latin, a covering; see wel-² in Indo-European roots.]

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volvate (-vt) adj.

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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 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