inoperculate

1 of 2

adjective

in·​operculate

¦in+

: having no operculum

inoperculate gastropod shells

inoperculate mosses

inoperculate

2 of 2

noun

"

: an inoperculate animal or shell

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

in- entry 1 + operculate

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