Mitriform

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having the form of a miter, or peaked cap.

    "The crisped leaves, with the different nature of the peristome and mitriform calyptra, multifid at the base, are, however, certain marks of distinction."

  2. 2
    Conical, and somewhat dilated at the base.

Synonyms

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mitralmitratemitrate

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"The crisped leaves, with the different nature of the peristome and mitriform calyptra, multifid at the base, are, however, certain marks of distinction."

Etymology

From mitre + -iform.

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