‖n.; pl. Valvulae [ NL., dim. fr. L. valva fold, valve of a door. ] (Anat.) A little valve or fold; a valvelet; a valvule. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Cf. F. valvulaire. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. Of or pertaining to a valve or valves; specifically (Med.), of or pertaining to the valves of the heart; as, valvular disease. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Containing valves; serving as a valve; opening by valves; valvate; as, a valvular capsule. [ 1913 Webster ]