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Cuplike structure around the base of the stalk of certain fungi
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volva
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Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Volva \Vol"va\, n. [L. volva, vulva, covering.] (Bot.) A saclike envelope of certain fungi, which bursts open as the plant develops.
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n. cuplike structure around the base of the stalk of certain fungi [also: volvae (pl)]
Wikipedia
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The volva is a mycological term to describe a cup-like structure at the base of a mushroom that is a remnant of the universal veil , or the remains of the peridium that encloses the immature fruit bodies of gasteroid fungi . This macrofeature is important ...
Wiktionary
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Etymology 1 n. a cup-shaped mass at the base of various fungi Etymology 2 n. (alternative form of völva English)
Usage examples of volva.
The name volva is particularly given to that part of the universal veil which remains around the base of the stem, either sheathing it or appressed closely to it, or in torn fragments.
The universal veil or volva is a thin covering which encloses the entire young plant.
The volva around the base of the stem is formed by the splitting or bursting of the veil, and its different modes of rupture mark the several species.
Her priestesses, women known as the Volva, functioned as both oracular wise women and judges of Her principles of right living, justice, honor, and peace.
The remnants of the village were guarded by flags, charms, and a priest who waved bones and rattles in his face and who chanted like a Finnish volva when the fit was on him.
Seidar-magic, owe no allegiance to dark Svarthofdi, but some ability as a volva I have been granted by Vidolf.
Seidar magic, owe no allegiance to dark Svarthofdi, but some ability as a volva I have been granted by Vidolf.