Obpyriform
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 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
More examples"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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