Arietiform

//ˌɛəɹiˈɛtɪfɔːm// adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Having the shape of a ram's head or of the astrological symbol of Aries, ⟨♈︎⟩.

    "The arietiform marks become broader and more prominent."

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ypsiliform

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"The arietiform marks become broader and more prominent."

Etymology

From Latin arietis (the genitive singular of ariēs (“a ram”)) + English -form (suffix meaning ‘having the shape or form of’). Ariēs is derived from Proto-Indo-European *h₁r-i-(e)t- (“a certain domestic animal”).

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