Definition of avicula

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Avicula (n.) A genus of marine bivalves, having a pearly interior, allied to the pearl oyster; -- so called from a supposed resemblance of the typical species to a bird..

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Avicularia :: Avicularia (n. pl.) See prehensile processes on the cells of some Bryozoa, often having the shape of a bird's bill..
Interclavicular :: Interclavicular (a.) Between the clavicles; as, the interclavicular notch of the sternum..
Psorosperm :: Psorosperm (n.) A minute parasite, usually the young of Gregarinae, in the pseudonavicula stage..
Avicular :: Avicular (a.) Of or pertaining to a bird or to birds.
Navicular :: Navicular (a.) Of, pertaining to, or resembling, a boat or ship..
Pseudonavicula :: Pseudonavicula (n.) One of the minute spindle-shaped embryos of Gregarinae and some other Protozoa.
Vibraculum :: Vibraculum (n.) One of the movable, slender, spinelike organs or parts with which certain bryozoans are furnished. They are regarded as specially modified zooids, of nearly the same nature as Avicularia..
Pseudonaviculae :: Pseudonaviculae (pl. ) of Pseudonavicul.
Wing-shell :: Wing-shell (n.) Any one of various species of marine bivalve shells belonging to the genus Avicula, in which the hinge border projects like a wing..
Sea Wing :: Sea wing () A wing shell (Avicula).
Centinody :: Centinody (n.) A weed with a stem of many joints (Illecebrum verticillatum); also, the Polygonum aviculare or knotgrass..
Navicular :: Navicular (n.) The navicular bone.
Infraclavicular :: Infraclavicular (a.) Below the clavicle; as, the infraclavicular fossa..
Bird''s-tongue :: Bird's-tongue (n.) The knotgrass (Polygonum aviculare).
Pseudonavicella :: Pseudonavicella (n.) Same as Pseudonavicula.
Clavicular :: Clavicular (a.) Of or pertaining to the clavicle.
Navicular :: Navicular (a.) Shaped like a boat; cymbiform; scaphoid; as, the navicular glumes of most grasses; the navicular bone..
Interclavicular :: Interclavicular (a.) Of or pertaining to the interclavicle.
Scapulo- :: Scapulo- () A combining form used in anatomy to indicate connection with, or relation to, the scapula or the shoulder; as, the scapulo-clavicular articulation, the articulation between the scapula and clavicle..
Vanilla :: Vanilla (n.) The long podlike capsules of Vanilla planifolia, and V. claviculata, remarkable for their delicate and agreeable odor, for the volatile, odoriferous oil extracted from them; also, the flavoring extract made from the capsules, extensively used in confectionery, perfumery, etc..
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