myophore

noun

my·​o·​phore

ˈmīəˌfō(ə)r,

-fȯ(ə)r

plural -s

: a part or process of a shell (as of a clam) adapted for the attachment of a muscle

myophorous

(ˈ)mī¦äf(ə)rəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

my- + -phore

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