Definition of monomyarian in English:
monomyarian
adjective ˌmɒnə(ʊ)mʌɪˈɛːrɪən
Zoology Of a bivalve mollusc: having only one (posterior) adductor muscle; relating to or characteristic of such a mollusc. Formerly also: †belonging to the former group Monomyaria of bivalves (obsolete).
noun ˌmɒnə(ʊ)mʌɪˈɛːrɪən
Zoology A bivalve mollusc of a type having only one (posterior) adductor muscle (e.g. an oyster).
Origin
Mid 19th century. From monomyary + -an; compare -ian.
Definition of monomyarian in US English:
monomyarian
adjectiveˌmɒnə(ʊ)mʌɪˈɛːrɪən
Zoology Of a bivalve mollusc: having only one (posterior) adductor muscle; relating to or characteristic of such a mollusc. Formerly also: †belonging to the former group Monomyaria of bivalves (obsolete).
nounˌmɒnə(ʊ)mʌɪˈɛːrɪən
Zoology A bivalve mollusc of a type having only one (posterior) adductor muscle (e.g. an oyster).
Origin
Mid 19th century. From monomyary + -an; compare -ian.