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volva

noun
vol·​va | \ ˈväl-vÉ™ How to pronounce volva (audio) , ˈvȯl-\

Definition of volva

: a membranous sac or cup about the base of the stipe in many gilled fungi (such as agarics)

Illustration of volva

Illustration of volva

First Known Use of volva

circa 1753, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for volva

New Latin, from Latin volva, vulva integument — more at vulva

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