The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Saxicava — Sax i*ca va, n.; pl. E. {saxicavas}, L. {Saxicav[ae]}. [NL. See {Saxicavous}.] (Zo[ o]l.) Any species of marine bivalve shells of the genus {Saxicava}. Some of the species are noted for their power of boring holes in limestone and similar rocks.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Saxicavae — Saxicava Sax i*ca va, n.; pl. E. {saxicavas}, L. {Saxicav[ae]}. [NL. See {Saxicavous}.] (Zo[ o]l.) Any species of marine bivalve shells of the genus {Saxicava}. Some of the species are noted for their power of boring holes in limestone and… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Saxicavid — Sax i*ca vid, a. (Zo[ o]l.) Of or pertaining to the saxicavas. n. A saxicava. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
