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Definition of modiolid in English:

modiolid

noun

Zoology

  • A modiolid bivalve mollusc.

Pronunciation

modiolid

/məˈdʌɪəlɪd/ /mɒˈdʌɪəlɪd/

adjective

Zoology

  • Of, relating to, or designating a bivalve mollusc of the group typified by the horse mussel Modiolus (family Mytilidae).

Pronunciation

modiolid

/məˈdʌɪəlɪd/ /mɒˈdʌɪəlɪd/

Origin

1950s. From scientific Latin Modiolus + -id.