Definition of Volva

1. Noun. Cuplike structure around the base of the stalk of certain fungi.

Group relationships: Fungus
Generic synonyms: Plant Part, Plant Structure

Definition of Volva

1. n. A saclike envelope of certain fungi, which bursts open as the plant develops.

2. n. A saclike envelope of certain fungi, which bursts open as the plant develops.

Definition of Volva

1. Noun. a cup-shaped mass at the base of various fungi ¹

2. Noun. (alternative form of völva) ¹

3. Noun. in Old Norse society, a female practitioner of magic divination and prophecy ¹

4. Noun. (context: by extension) any prophetess, sooth-sayer, or witch ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Volva

1. a membranous sac that encloses certain immature mushrooms [n -S] : VOLVATE [adj]

Medical Definition of Volva

1. A saclike envelope of certain fungi, which bursts open as the plant develops. Origin: L. Volva, vulva, covering. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Volva

voluspas
voluta
volutation
volutations
volute
volute spring
voluted
volutes
volutin
volutin granule
volutin granules
volutins
volution
volutions
volutoid
volvae
volvas
volvate
volvation
volve
volved
volvelle
volvelles
volves
volving
volvocida
volvox
volvoxes
volvuli

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