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Webster 1913 Edition


Anomia

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A-no′mi-a

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Noun.
[NL., fr. Gr. [GREEK] irregular;
ἀ
priv. +
νόμοσ
law.]
(Zool.)
A genus of bivalve shells, allied to the oyster, so called from their unequal valves, of which the lower is perforated for attachment.

Webster 1828 Edition


Anomia

ANO'MIA

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Noun.
[Gr. rule.]
A genus of bivalve shells, so called from their unequal valves; the beaked cockle.