symphynote

adjective

sym·​phy·​note

ˈsim(p)fəˌnōt

: having the valves cemented together at the back

the symphynote shells of some freshwater mussels

Word History

Etymology

Greek symphyēs grown together (from symphyesthai to grow together) + nōton back

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