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vol·va
(vŏl′və, vôl′-)n.
A cuplike structure around the base of the stalk of certain fungi.
[Latin, a covering; see wel- in Indo-European roots.]
vol′vate′ (-vāt′) adj.
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volva
(ˈvɒlvə)n, pl -vae (-viː) or -vas
(Botany) botany a cup-shaped structure that sheathes the base of the stalk of certain mushrooms
[C18: from Latin: a covering, from volvere to wrap]
volvate adj
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vol•va
(ˈvɒl və)n., pl. -vas.
the membranous envelope enclosing the base of many mushrooms, formed when the velum ruptures.
[1745–55; < Latin: covering]
vol′vate (-vɪt, -veɪt) adj.
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| Noun | 1. |  volva - cuplike structure around the base of the stalk of certain fungifungus - 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 |
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