Piriform

//ˈpɪ.ɹɪ.fɔːm// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of pyriform. alt-of, alternative
Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of pyriform. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms
pear-shaped

Etymology

Borrowing from New Latin pirifōrmis, from pirum (“a pear”) + -fōrmis (“-form, -shaped”, adjectival suffix). Doublet of piriformis.

Related phrases

piriform aperturepiriform fossapiriform recesspiriform sinus

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