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Definition of Modiola in English:

Modiola

noun

  • 1Zoology Geology
    rare A former genus of horse mussels (now called Modiolus); (also in form modiola) a horse mussel of this genus. Compare "modiolus".

  • 2Botany
    A small genus of plants of the family Malvaceae, native to warmer parts of North America; a plant of this genus.

Pronunciation

Modiola

/məˈdʌɪələ/ /mɒˈdʌɪələ/

Origin

Early 19th century. From scientific Latin Modiola, genus name from classical Latin modiolus + -a.