lamellibranch noun & adjective. [lǝ'mɛlɪbraŋk] M19.
[from mod. Latin Lamellibranchia (see below), from Latin LAMELLA + -I- + Greek bragkhia gills.]
Zoology.
A. noun. A bivalve mollusc (class Bivalvia, formerly Lamellibranchia); spec. any of those with lamellated gills, which comprise the subclass Lamellibranchia. M19.
b. adjective. Pertaining to or of the nature of a lamellibranch. M19.
Also
■ lamelli'branchiate adjective & noun M19.

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