Chiroform

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Shaped like a hand. rare

    "They support their argument with elaborate engravings from the Messak bearing chiroform patterns resembling the "open woman"."

Synonyms

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palmatepalmate

Example

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"They support their argument with elaborate engravings from the Messak bearing chiroform patterns resembling the "open woman"."

Etymology

From chiro- + -form.

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