corbicula

/kɔːrˈbɪkjʊlə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of freshwater bivalve mollusks of the family Sphaeriidae.

“The biologist studied the corbicula population in the nearby lake.”

2. noun

A small, basket-like structure on the legs of certain birds, such as pigeons and doves, used to carry seeds or other objects.

“The pigeon’s corbicula was full of seeds it had collected from the garden.”

Synonyms

  • bivalve
  • mollusk

Antonyms

  • mammal
  • terrestrial