Obpyriform

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having a shape that is in outline like that of a pear, with the base at the narrower end. not-comparable

    "On fertilization, the archegonia form obyriform calyptrae that are distinctly narrowed at base to form a stalk or peduncle; this does not occur in other Hepaticae."

Example

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"On fertilization, the archegonia form obyriform calyptrae that are distinctly narrowed at base to form a stalk or peduncle; this does not occur in other Hepaticae."

Etymology

From ob- + pyriform.

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