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Definition: EPIPHRAGM

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. A membranaceous or calcareous septum with which some mollusks close the aperture of the shell during the time of hibernation, or aestivation.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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"Epiphragm" is a common misspelling or typo for: epiphragma.

Date "Epiphragm" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)

Etymology:Epiphragm \Ep"i*phragm\, noun. [Greek expression covering, lid, from to block up.]. (references)

Definition: EPIPHRAGM

Part of SpeechDefinition
Noun1. A membranaceous or calcareous septum with which some mollusks close the aperture of the shell during the time of hibernation, or aestivation.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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"EPIPHRAGM" is a common misspelling or typo for: epiphragma.

Date "EPIPHRAGM" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)

Etymology:Epiphragm \Ep"i*phragm\, noun. [Greek expression covering, lid, from to block up.]. (references)