Falcoid

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    In reference to ribs on shells, in the shape of a wave but initially straight, spoon shaped. not-comparable

    "Falcoid: The ribs form a clear wave with no or a weak wave through"

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"Falcoid: The ribs form a clear wave with no or a weak wave through"

Etymology

Latin falx (“sickle”) + -oid (“like”).

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