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Anna Amalia Mercouri Anna Amalia Mercouri /ˈænə əˈmeɪliə mɜːrˈkʊri/

() A structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it ( valve )
a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it
() Device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone ( valve )
device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone
One of the paired hinged shells of certain molluscs and of brachiopods ( valve )
one of the paired hinged shells of certain molluscs and of brachiopods
The entire one-piece shell of a snail and certain other molluscs ( valve )
the entire one-piece shell of a snail and certain other molluscs
Control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid ( valve )
control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid
The plumber had to replace the faulty valve to stop the leak.
The plumber had to replace the faulty valve to stop the leak.

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