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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Centinody :: Centinody (n.) A weed with a stem of many joints (Illecebrum verticillatum); also, the Polygonum aviculare or knotgrass..
Pseudonavicella :: Pseudonavicella (n.) Same as Pseudonavicula.
Supraclavicular :: Supraclavicular (a.) Situated above the clavicle.
Sea Wing :: Sea wing () A wing shell (Avicula).
Clavicular :: Clavicular (a.) Of or pertaining to the clavicle.
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..
Supracondylar :: Supraclavicular (a.) Of or pertaining to the supraclavicle.
Pseudonaviculae :: Pseudonaviculae (pl. ) of Pseudonavicul.
Centrale :: Centrale (n.) The central, or one of the central, bones of the carpus or or tarsus. In the tarsus of man it is represented by the navicular..
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..
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..
Knotgrass :: Knotgrass (n.) a common weed with jointed stems (Polygonum aviculare); knotweed.
Interclavicular :: Interclavicular (a.) Between the clavicles; as, the interclavicular notch of the sternum..
Navicular :: Navicular (a.) Shaped like a boat; cymbiform; scaphoid; as, the navicular glumes of most grasses; the navicular bone..
Navicular :: Navicular (a.) Of, pertaining to, or resembling, a boat or ship..
Avicular :: Avicular (a.) Of or pertaining to a bird or to birds.
Bird''s-tongue :: Bird's-tongue (n.) The knotgrass (Polygonum aviculare).
Pseudonavicula :: Pseudonavicula (n.) One of the minute spindle-shaped embryos of Gregarinae and some other Protozoa.
Avicularia :: Avicularia (n. pl.) See prehensile processes on the cells of some Bryozoa, often having the shape of a bird's bill..
Navicular :: Navicular (n.) The navicular bone.
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