Meaning
Of or pertaining to valves, such as those of the heart.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From New Latin valvulāris, from valvula + -āris. By surface analysis, valvula + -ar.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
valvalvalvar
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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