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- [vol-vuh]
- /ˈvɒl və/
- /vˈɒlvə/
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- [vol-vuh]
- /ˈvɒl və/
Definitions of volva word
- noun volva the membranous envelope that encloses the base of various mushrooms formed when the velum ruptures. 1
- noun volva a cup-shaped structure that sheathes the base of the stalk of certain mushrooms 0
- noun volva the membranous covering enclosing certain mushrooms in the early stage of growth, becoming a cup at the base of the stalk at maturity 0
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Origin of volva
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
1745-55; < Latin: covering, akin to volvere to roll, wrap
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Parts of speech for Volva
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
volva popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.